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Eliz

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Pronounced eh-LEEZ /ɛˈliz/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance/satisfaction'Low

In 30 seconds: My God is an oath: Eliz is a short form of Elizabeth. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LEEZ').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance/satisfaction'

U.S. rank (2025)#7228 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 329

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

Eliz is a short form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance/satisfaction' (common in Turkish and Armenian use). A crisp, classic name (said 'eh-LEEZ').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, my-God-is-an-oath at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance' — Eliz is a crisp short form, classic and warm (said 'eh-LEEZ').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Elizabeth — Hebrew etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliz mean?

Eliz is a short form of Elizabeth — Hebrew 'my God is an oath; God is abundance'.

How do you pronounce Eliz?

It's said eh-LEEZ /ɛˈliz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eliz a boy or girl name?

Eliz is a girl's name.

How popular is Eliz?

Eliz is a rare name in the U.S.