Elize
Girl name · English · French · Hebrew
MeaningGod is my oath · English form of Elise
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,707 in 2016
13 babies were named Elize in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,560 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elize you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elize, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elize would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElize first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,707.
- Then vs nowElize is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendElize has slipped 1,560 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningElize is an English form of Elise, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to English, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Elize
Elize is a girl name of English, French and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ize”. US birth records list Elize for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 35 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,707 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.0 | 246,914 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 632,911 girls |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 213,220 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,847 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,879 girls |
Other spellings of Elize
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Elize
What does the name Elize mean?
Elize means “God is my oath” in English, as a form of Elise.
What is the origin of the name Elize?
Elize has English, French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Elize a boy or girl name?
Elize is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elize?
Elize ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,707).