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Lizeth

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEEZ-ehth /ˈliz.ɛθ/Medium

Meaning: My God is an oathMedium

In 30 seconds: Lizeth is a Spanish girl's name carrying the sense 'my God is an oath'.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningMy God is an oath
U.S. rank (2025)#2184 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births85 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,167

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419712025

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

Lizeth belongs to the Elizabeth family, whose meaning is given as 'my God is an oath'. It is used in Spanish-speaking communities alongside related spellings like Lizbeth, Lizette, and Liseth. These forms all draw on the same biblical root.

The clipped '-eth' ending gives Lizeth a crisp finish compared with the longer Lizbeth. The Mexican actress and singer Lizeth Selene is a bearer of the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lizeth is 'my God is an oath', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Lizeth — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LizbethLizetteLisetteLiseth

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lizeth Selene (b. 1999)
    Mexican actress and singer who plays Andi in the 2022 Netflix reboot of the teen series Rebelde.

If you like Lizeth…

Lizbeth— A fuller Spanish form of the same Elizabeth-rooted name.
Arleth— lands in the same popularity range
Janeth— a fellow Spanish choice
Arizbeth— another Spanish name
Julieth— shares Lizeth's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lizeth mean?

Lizeth is usually explained as meaning 'my God is an oath' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Lizeth?

It's commonly said LEEZ-ehth /ˈliz.ɛθ/.

Is Lizeth a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lizeth is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lizeth?

In 2024, Lizeth ranked #1733 in the U.S. for girls, with 117 births recorded.

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