Is Liza a boy's or girl's name?

Liza is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 14 recorded births.

When was Liza most popular?

Liza reached its peak popularity in 1973 with 518 births that year. It is currently ranked #1806 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Liza?

Liza is currently ranked #1806 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 17,512 babies since 1880.

Liza

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#1806▼ 145in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A taxonomic genus within the family Mugilidae – a large group of mullets.

Liza is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' Liza Minnelli — the Oscar, Tony, and Grammy-winning daughter of Judy Garland — turned the name into a symbol of Broadway brilliance and entertainment royalty.

Over 17,510 U.S. births are recorded. Liza has more personality than Lisa and more jazz-age style than Eliza — a name that arrives in a room before you do.

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Popularity Over Time

Liza has 145+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Liza
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	609	#1696	▼
2010s	1,154	#1805	—
2000s	1,244	#1650	▼
1990s	1,802	#1057	▼
1980s	3,082	#643	▼
1970s	4,264	#459	▲
1960s	2,694	#627	▲
1950s	763	#1203	▲
1940s	299	#1614	▲
1930s	229	#1644	▼
1920s	306	#1578	▼
1910s	347	#1069	▲
1900s	225	#787	▼
1890s	271	#577	▲
1880s	223	#444	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Liza
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	111	#1806	-14 (-11.2%)
2023	125	#1661	+6 (5.0%)
2022	119	#1748	-19 (-13.8%)
2021	138	#1529	+22 (19.0%)
2020	116	#1737	-16 (-12.1%)
2019	132	#1611	+6 (4.8%)
2018	126	#1668	+9 (7.7%)
2017	117	#1785	+2 (1.7%)
2016	115	#1806	-11 (-8.7%)
2015	126	#1691	+4 (3.3%)
2014	122	#1721	+8 (7.0%)
2013	114	#1803	+6 (5.6%)
2012	108	#1866	+7 (6.9%)
2011	101	#1962	+8 (8.6%)
2010	93	#2132	-33 (-26.2%)
2009	126	#1738	+19 (17.8%)
2008	107	#1972	+3 (2.9%)
2007	104	#1982	+1 (1.0%)
2006	103	#1952	-13 (-11.2%)
2005	116	#1711	+2 (1.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Liza as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Liza has also been given to 14 boys in the U.S. since 1975.

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Frequently Asked

Can Liza be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Liza is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1806. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Liza has two lives

Liza, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology