Leza

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How to Pronounce Leza

Pronounced LEE-zah /ˈliː.zə/Medium

Meaning: Leza is a variant spelling of Liza or Lisa, both short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'; the -eza spelling gives the familiar short form a slightly different visual shape.Low

In 30 seconds: Leza is a variant of Liza or Lisa, both short forms of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath.' It stayed rare in the United States, peaking around 1962 (said LEE-zah).

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningLeza is a variant spelling of Liza or Lisa, both short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'; the -eza spelling gives the familiar short form a slightly different visual shape.

U.S. rank (1994)#14746 ↘ Falling

1994 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 304

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

Leza is a spelling variant of Liza and Lisa, both mid-century short forms of Elizabeth. The name carries Elizabeth's Hebrew meaning, 'God is my oath,' in a compact two-syllable shape.

Leza was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1962, and it faded by the 1990s. It reads today as a soft, vintage cousin of Liza.

Did you know? Leza traces back through Liza and Lisa all the way to Elizabeth, one of the most enduring names in Western history, itself rooted in the Hebrew Elisheva.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Leza — Variant of Liza/Lisa; short form of Elizabeth

Variations

LizaLisaLeiza

Nicknames

LeeLezzie

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Liza— the standard spelling of the same short form

Lisa— another common short form of Elizabeth

Elisa— a like Elizabeth-rooted variant

Eliza— shares the same Hebrew root and rhythm

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leza mean?

It is a variant of Liza or Lisa, short forms of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew for 'God is my oath.'

How do you pronounce Leza?

It is said LEE-zah /ˈliː.zə/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Leza a boy or girl name?

Leza is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leza?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-sixties.