Liza - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Liza \l(i)-za\ is pronounced LYE-za, LEE-zah. It is of English origin. Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew) "God's promise", Aliza, and Eliza. See also Lisa. Entertainer Liza Minoelli.

Liza has 6 variant forms: Leeza, Litsea, Litzea, Liz, Lizzie and Lyza.

For more information, see also the related name Betty.

Baby names that sound like Liza are Lizz and Luiza.

Liza is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Liza. Click here to compare Liza with related baby names.