Eliza sits comfortably in the UK charts at #63 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#63
US Rank #118
About the Name Eliza
Eliza is holding steady in the rankings at #63. It reached its peak of #38 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 15 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Eliza is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #118 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Eliza
Unlikely. With around 702 UK babies named Eliza per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eliza in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Eliza has held a stable position around #63 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #38 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Eliza is more popular in the UK (#63) than in the US (#118). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Eliza include: Eliza Carthy — Eliza Amy Forbes Carthy, MBE is an English folk musician known for both singing and playing the fiddle.; Eliza Roberts (actress) — Eliza Roberts, born Eliza Garrett, is an American casting director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and acting coach..
Eliza appears in the US top 500 at #118 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
702
UK babies named Eliza (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↓ 20 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Eliza
Likely around 1 other Eliza in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Eliza
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Eliza Amy Forbes Carthy, MBE is an English folk musician known for both singing and playing the fiddle. She is the daughter of English folk musicians Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson.
Eliza Roberts, born Eliza Garrett, is an American casting director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and acting coach. Married to actor Eric Roberts, she is also his talent manager.
Eliza Jumel, also known as Eliza Burr, was a wealthy American socialite. She was married to Aaron Burr and their divorce was finalized on the day of his death.
Elizabeth Courtney was the illegitimate daughter of the Whig politician and future Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, and socialite Georgiana Cavendish (née Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire, while Georgiana was married to William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire. The Duchess was forced by her husband to relinquish Eliza shortly after her birth, to be raised by Charles Grey's parents, Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey, and Elizabeth Grey.
Eliza Fraser Morrison, Lady Mitchell was a Melbourne based charity worker, Red Cross administrator, and an autobiographer. Morrison was well known for her voluntary work in Australia.