Liza Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
'Liza' is a diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning of the Name Liza
'Liza' is a variation of the name Elizabeth. It originated from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath'. 'Liza' is a popular diminutive of Elizabeth, and it is commonly used as a standalone name as well. It is a name with biblical origins and has been in use for centuries.
Popularity of the Name Liza
The popularity for the name Liza peaked in popularity in the year 1973 with 518 births, which ranked number 723 out of 14,275 unique names for that year. Liza had the most female births in 1973 with 518, which ranked number 392 out of 9,807 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1975 with 9, which ranked number 3,659 out of 6,335 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Liza has increased over the last ten years from 108 births to 119 births, an increase of 10.19%. Among females, Liza has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 108 births to 119 births, an increase of 10.19%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liza
- 20 Year Trend of Liza: -10.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Liza: 10.19%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liza: 10.19%
Popularity of Liza by State
Among females, Liza was most popular in Southeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 12 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liza. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1829 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liza
- Total Births of Liza: 120 (0.97%)
- Female Births of Liza: 120 (0.97%)
Given the upward trend of Liza over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.97% increase in total births, for a total of 120 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liza have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 120 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.97%.