Liza
Pronunciation: [ l-EEZ-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Liza first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 14 babies have been named Liza in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Liza is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,694 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,694
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Liza is also used as a girl name, ranked #1816.
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Old English origin
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Greek via Turkish/Persian origin
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Greek nike (victory) origin
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Arabic origin
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#27,568 in US
Hebrew origin
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#27,848 in US
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About the Name Liza
Liza is a boy name .
Is Liza a boy or girl name? Liza is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,694 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,816. Liza is more commonly used as a girl name.
Liza is currently ranked #27,694 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Liza include Lizandro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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