Eliza
Meaning: My God is abundance; pledged to God
Origin: Short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #184
Total births: 2,442
History: Eliza surged in the 2010s as a strong vintage name in Australia. Eliza Fraser's story — shipwrecked on the Queensland coast in 1836 — is one of colonial Australia's most dramatic tales. Fraser Island bears her name.
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| Current rank (2021) | #98 |
| Babies named Eliza in 2021 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,442 |
| Peak year | 1996 (128 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #60 |
| Years in records | 1995–2021 (25 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Eliza
What does the name Eliza mean?
Eliza means “My God is abundance; pledged to God” from Short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) roots.
What is the origin of the name Eliza?
Eliza has Short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע) origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is abundance; pledged to God”.
How popular is Eliza in Australia?
Eliza ranked #98 in Australia in 2021 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Eliza most popular?
Eliza peaked in 1996 with 128 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Eliza a boy or girl name?
Eliza is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Elizas in registered births are female.
How long has Eliza been recorded in Australia?
Eliza appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1995 through 2021.