Everything about the name ELIZ

Meaning, origin, history

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin that means "my God is my oath." It is believed to have been first used in the Old Testament, where Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist. The name has since become popular among many cultures around the world. In England, for instance, it has been a beloved name for centuries, with Queen Elizabeth I being one of its most famous bearers. Eliz is a short form of Elizabeth and has gained popularity in recent years as a modern and unique alternative to the classic name.

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Jewish

Popularity of the name ELIZ since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Eliz has been popular among parents in the United States over the past century, with a total of 299 babies named Eliz being born between 1917 and 2023. The name's popularity has seen fluctuations over time, with peaks occurring most recently in 2021 and 2022, when 17 and 23 babies were named Eliz respectively.

Interestingly, the name Eliz has seen a resurgence in recent years, with more than 10 births recorded annually since 2016. This is a notable increase compared to the previous decade, during which fewer than 10 births were recorded each year between 2009 and 2015.

The highest number of babies named Eliz was born in 2022, with 23 newborns sharing the name. This marks a significant spike from the previous year's total of 14 births.

On the other hand, there were several years with relatively low numbers of Eliz births, such as between 1972 and 1985, during which only one or two babies named Eliz were born each year. Additionally, there were periods in the late 1990s and early 2000s when fewer than five Eliz births were recorded annually.

Overall, while the name Eliz has not been consistently popular throughout history, it has seen a notable increase in usage over the past few years. It will be interesting to see whether this trend continues into the future or if the popularity of the name begins to decline again.