Eiza

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-zuh /ˈeɪ.zə/Medium

Meaning: Modern variant or short form of Eliza, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva (Elizabeth), "my God is an oath" / "God is abundance"Medium

In 30 seconds: Eiza is a short, modern form of Eliza, going back through Elizabeth to the Hebrew Elisheva. Its meaning is usually given as 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance,' though as a coined short form its sense is debated.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew

MeaningModern variant or short form of Eliza, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva (Elizabeth), "my God is an oath" / "God is abundance"

U.S. rank (2025)#2107 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births89 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,533

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eiza is best understood as a trimmed variant of Eliza, itself a clipped form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva. Because it is a modern shortening rather than a name with its own ancient record, the exact meaning is disputed and inherited from its parent name. The accented form Eíza also appears.

It has a quick, two-syllable lift that feels current and international. The Mexican actress Eiza González, born in 1990, is the name's most visible bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eiza traces through Eliza to Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva ('my God is an oath'); the name was popularized by Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez, which adds to its modern appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Eiza — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Eíza

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Eiza González (1990–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Eiza…

Eliza— The fuller form Eiza is drawn from, sharing the Elizabeth lineage.

Elisheva— The Hebrew source name behind Eliza and therefore Eiza.

Elizabeth— The parent name from which both Eliza and Eiza are shortened.

Liza— Another short form of Elizabeth built on the same -iza sound and root.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eiza mean?

Eiza is most plausibly a modern short form or variant of Eliza, and thus ultimately of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'God is my oath'. It was popularized by Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez. Some sites claim Basque or Arabic origins, but these are not well supported, so the etymology is best treated as disputed.

How do you pronounce Eiza?

It's commonly said AY-zuh /ˈeɪz.æ/.

Is Eiza a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eiza is used as a girl name.

How popular is Eiza?

In 2024, Eiza ranked #1864 in the U.S. for girls, with 107 births recorded.