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Elza

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Pronounced EL-zah /ˈɛl.zə/High

Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth (via Elsa) — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance'Low

In 30 seconds: My God is an oath: Elza is a short form of Elizabeth. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA short form of Elizabeth (via Elsa) — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance'

U.S. rank (2025)#11226 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 831

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

Elza is a short form of Elizabeth (via Elsa) — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundance'. Long used across Eastern Europe and Brazil. A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-zah').

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' — Elza (via Elsa) is a crisp short form, classic and warm (said 'EL-zah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Elizabeth — via Elsa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elza mean?

Elza is a short form of Elizabeth (via Elsa) — Hebrew 'my God is an oath; God is abundance'.

How do you pronounce Elza?

It's said EL-zah /ˈɛl.zə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elza a boy or girl name?

Elza is a girl's name.

How popular is Elza?

Elza is a rare name in the U.S.