Lyza
MeaningGod is my oath · English form of Eliza
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,388 in 2019
30 babies were named Lyza in the US in 2025. It has dropped 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lyza you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lyza, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lyza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLyza first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #3,388.
- TrendLyza has slipped 93 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,546. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLyza is an English form of Eliza, which means “God is my oath”. Our records link it to American and Hebrew roots.
About the name Lyza
Lyza is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin meaning “God is my oath”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-yza”. US birth records list Lyza for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 46 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #3,388 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.8 | 559,441 girls |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 396,825 girls |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 232,558 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 91,827 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,804 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 54,397 girls |
Other spellings of Lyza
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Lyza
What does the name Lyza mean?
Lyza means “God is my oath” in English, as a form of Eliza.
What is the origin of the name Lyza?
Lyza has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lyza a boy or girl name?
Lyza is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lyza?
Lyza ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#3,388).