Elyza
Girl name · American · English
Meaningpledged to God · English form of Eliza
- US rank
- #2,957
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,257 in 2020
56 babies were named Elyza in the US in 2025. It has dropped 700 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Elyza you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,736 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elyza, 56 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elyza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElyza first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #2,257.
- Then vs nowElyza is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 78,740 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 28,736.
- TrendElyza has slipped 700 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,957. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningElyza is an English form of Eliza, which means “pledged to God”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Elyza
Elyza is a girl name of American and English origin meaning “pledged to God”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-yza”. US birth records list Elyza for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 36 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #2,257 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,957, with 56 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 199,601 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,189 girls |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,572 girls |
| 2020s | 40 | 25,199 girls |
Other spellings of Elyza
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Questions about the name Elyza
What does the name Elyza mean?
Elyza means “pledged to God” in English, as a form of Eliza.
What is the origin of the name Elyza?
Elyza has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Elyza a boy or girl name?
Elyza is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elyza?
Elyza ranked #2,957 for US girls in 2025, given to 56 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#2,257).