Elizah
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Elizah
Elizah is a modern feminine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of Eliza or possibly a feminine form of Elijah. If derived from Eliza, it ultimately connects to the Hebrew name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' If connected to Elijah, it shares the meaning 'Yahweh is God' or 'my God is Yahweh.' The spelling with an 'h' ending gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining familiar pronunciation. Elizah remains relatively uncommon, offering a unique option that still feels accessible due to its connection to more traditional names. The name carries spiritual undertones through its potential biblical connections while maintaining a contemporary feel through its modern spelling adaptation.
Elizah is also given to boys.
Pronounced ih-LY-zah.
As of November 2026, Elizah ranked #3663 for girls in US births in 2025 and #12803 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #3281 for girls in 2024 and #964 for boys in 1899.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,169 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,108 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,315 | 48 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,177 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,189 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,632 | 41 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,755 | 40 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,552 | 44 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,609 | 43 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,281 | 48 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,663 | 41 | — | 0 |