Liza
- Pronunciation
- [Li-za]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Devoted To God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Liza Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 17,512 baby girls have been named Liza. The name peaked in 1973 with 518 US births that year (rank #392). In 2024, ranked #1806 nationally — 1,414 places below its 1973 peak.
Top States for Liza
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Liza births are: New York (2,194), California (2,057), Texas (1,962).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Liza
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4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Liza's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Liza
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz | Abbreviation Of Elizabeth And Eliza. | Female | English |
Famous People Named Liza
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Liza.
- Liza Minnelli — Movie Actress (1946)
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Compare Liza to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Liza against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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