Eliza is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #243 in 1998 with 167 recorded births. This places Eliza in the top 5% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,248 births ranking #41. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13.6%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 1,732 girls born was named Eliza. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Eliza is a bright, intelligent classic in the Elizabeth family. It feels lively, literary, and very enduring.
The name has been used for centuries and has a particularly strong place in English-speaking literary and historical tradition. Its modern popularity comes from a perfect balance of history and sparkle.