Eliza

/ə-LIE-zə/

girl

American

Common

medium

Meaning

Pledged to God

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: girl
Syllables: 3
Popularity: Common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

A popular name in English-speaking countries since the 18th century, Eliza is a diminutive of Elizabeth. It gained further prominence through Eliza Doolittle, the main character in George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion" and the musical "My Fair Lady".