Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eliza originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It evolved through the names Elizabeth and Eliza. The name is often associated with traits of strength and loyalty. Eliza has biblical relevance as a variant of Elizabeth, which is found in the Bible. It gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, influenced by cultural and literary figures.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlaɪ.zə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Eliza is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It is a shortened form of Elizabeth.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheba, Elizabeth, Eliza
Biblical Background
Eliza is a variant of Elizabeth, which appears in the Bible as the mother of John the Baptist.
Historical Usage
Eliza gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by literary works and cultural trends.
Variants & Derivatives
Elizabeth, Liz, Lizzy, Liza
Modern Popularity & Image
Eliza is perceived as a classic yet modern name, often associated with elegance and intelligence.
Famous People
Eliza Doolittle, a character in George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion', Eliza Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,487 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3484th of 7545 | 88 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3965th of 6773 | 58 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13420th of 16616 | 12 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17079th of 23106 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 305th of 9107 | 8,080 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 529th of 9204 | 3,192 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 985th of 12526 | 2,037 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 845th of 19264 | 2,543 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 612th of 27321 | 5,474 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 328th of 35406 | 15,372 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 138th of 30306 | 25,566 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.84% 734th/1416 |
43.07% 594th/1379 |
9.21% 218th/2366 |
50.88% 581st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
70.24% 1093rd/1556 |
14.96% 352nd/2353 |
45.70% 707th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
73.46% 1636th/2227 |
47.49% 1154th/2430 |
24.01% 685th/2853 |
49.44% 1372nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.88% 1142nd/2937 |
19.84% 691st/3483 |
26.49% 932nd/3518 |
20.82% 842nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.92% 771st/3685 |
8.96% 401st/4475 |
15.63% 812th/5194 |
10.24% 647th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.57% 347th/4582 |
4.96% 256th/5164 |
5.21% 381st/7313 |
4.37% 326th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.99% 119th/3984 |
3.14% 141st/4487 |
2.08% 142nd/6822 |
2.42% 152nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3484th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3965th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13420th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17079th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 305th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 529th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 985th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 845th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 612th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 328th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 138th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.