Lyza

♀ Girl

Pronounced LY-zah /ˈlaɪ.zɑ/High

Meaning: Y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Medium

In 30 seconds: Elizabeth, slimmed to a sparkle: Lyza spells Liza — 'God is my oath' — with a bold y. Sleek, modern, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, American

MeaningY-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'

U.S. rank (2025)#4621 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 835

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

Lyza is a y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. The y-styling personalizes the elegant short name.

It registers thinly beside Liza. Rare, God-is-my-oath at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Liza shortens Elizabeth, 'God is my oath' (think Liza Minnelli) — and Lyza gives the chic nickname a fresh y-spelling.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Liza — root background

Variations

LizaLisaLiisa

Nicknames

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If you like Lyza…

Liza— the standard spelling

Lisa— a fellow Elizabeth short form

Eliza— a companion Eliza- name

Elizabeth— the full name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyza mean?

Lyza spells Liza, a short form of Elizabeth — 'God is my oath'.

How do you pronounce Lyza?

It's said LY-zah /ˈlaɪ.zɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyza a boy or girl name?

Lyza is a girl's name.

How popular is Lyza?

Lyza is a rare name in the U.S.