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Elyzabeth

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Pronounced eh-LIZ-uh-beth /ɛˈlɪz.ə.bɛθ/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' (or 'pledged to God'). A classic in a modern -yz- spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of a classic: Elyzabeth means 'my God is an oath' (said 'eh-LIZ-uh-beth'). Timeless and stately.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' (or 'pledged to God'). A classic in a modern -yz- spelling.
U.S. rank (2023)#9164 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 558

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119782023

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

Elyzabeth is a variant of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath.' It carries the classic's regal history in a current spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-LIZ-uh-beth').

It appears only rarely, next to the far more common Elizabeth. Rare, classic at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Elyzabeth respells the timeless Elizabeth — Hebrew for 'my God is an oath; pledged to God' — with a modern -yz- twist, keeping the classic's dignity (said 'eh-LIZ-uh-beth').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Elyzabeth — Elizabeth variant; 'my God is an oath'

Variations

ElizabethElisabethElyzabet

Nicknames

EllieBeth

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If you like Elyzabeth…

Elizabeth— the standard spelling
Isabel— a like Elisheva-rooted name
Eliza— a short cousin form
Elisabeth— a like classic spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elyzabeth mean?

Elyzabeth is a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew for 'my God is an oath; pledged to God.'

How do you pronounce Elyzabeth?

It's said eh-LIZ-uh-beth /ɛˈlɪz.ə.bɛθ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elyzabeth a boy or girl name?

Elyzabeth is a girl's name.

How popular is Elyzabeth?

Elyzabeth is a rare name in the U.S.

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