Eliza
Pronunciation: [ ihl-EYEZ-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Eliza first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 45 babies have been named Eliza in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eliza is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,289 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,289
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Eliza
Eliza is a boy name .
Is Eliza a boy or girl name? Eliza is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,289 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #118. Eliza is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eliza is currently ranked #13,289 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eliza include Eli, Ely, Elie, and Elikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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