Meaning and Origin of the Name Liza

Liza is an English name whose meaning is God’s promise or Oath of abundance. It is often used as the short name of Elizabeth of Hebrew origin.

Liza is also used in the Islamic religion as a feminine name, meaning dedicated to Allah.

Another meaning of Liza is a beautiful lily. It is, therefore, a beautiful name for a baby girl.

Liza is very closely related to the name Lisa.

Popularity

The name was common in the late 1800s, but the popularity of Liza decreased in the early 1990s. At around 1960, the name Liza began to get famous, and that has been the trend till the 2000s.

Although Liza was not in the 2019 top 100 most popular girl names in England, there was a big difference in 2020 where more people named their baby girls Liza.

Famous people called Liza

• Liza Manili – A French song and actress born in 1986
• Liza Weil – Liza Rebecca Weil is an American actress born in 1977.
• Liza Koshy – was born in 1996. She is a media personality as an actress, YouTuber, comedian, and television host.

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