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Elaiza

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Pronounced eh-LY-zuh /ɛˈlaɪ.zə/Medium

Meaning: Elaiza reads as a decorative respelling of Eliza, the long-established short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance'. The Elaiza spelling is well attested in the Philippines. Routes into U.S. use are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A dressed-up Eliza: under it sits Elizabeth, Hebrew for 'my God is an oath' (said 'eh-LY-zuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningElaiza reads as a decorative respelling of Eliza, the long-established short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' or 'God is abundance'. The Elaiza spelling is well attested in the Philippines. Routes into U.S. use are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#15904 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 139

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

Elaiza is a respelling of Eliza, itself a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. The Elaiza form is common in the Philippines and travels with Filipino families. Its route into U.S. records is uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-LY-zuh').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Rare, familiar underneath, and freshly spelled.

Did you know? Elaiza is a spelling of Eliza that is especially familiar in the Philippines. Beneath the extra 'a' is Elizabeth — from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' (said 'eh-LY-zuh').

Overall data confidence 33%

References — Elaiza — Eliza/Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva) respelling; Filipino usage

Variations

ElizaElisaAliza

Nicknames

EllaElleLiza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elaiza mean?

Elaiza is a respelling of Eliza, short for Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Elaiza?

It's said eh-LY-zuh /ɛˈlaɪ.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elaiza a boy or girl name?

Elaiza is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elaiza?

Elaiza is very rare for girls in the U.S., far behind Eliza.