Eliza is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #223 in 2001 with 179 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,248 births ranking #41. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 21.8%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 1,497 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.