Lyza Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God's promise; English: variant of Lisa
Historical & Cultural Background
Lyza is a modern variant of the name Lisa, which itself is a diminutive of Elizabeth. Elizabeth has deep roots in Hebrew culture, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures. Lyza, as a contemporary spelling, reflects a trend towards unique and personalized names.
Trend Summary
Lyza is a less common variant that reflects a modern trend towards unique spellings.
Similar Names
Lyra, Lina, Leila, Lana, Lydia, Liza
Variants
- Liza
- Lisa
International Variants
- Elisabeth (German)
- Elisabet (Spanish)
- Lise (French)
Famous people named Lyza
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Fictional characters named Lyza
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lyza was first seen in the United States in 1972. Lyza has ranked as high as #1326 nationally which occurred in 2019 and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lyza has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lyza (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 34 |