Eliza Name Meaning

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Eliza has royal associations, as it is a variation of Elizabeth, a name borne by queens and princesses throughout history.

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A Deep Dive

Eliza Overview

Meaning

My God is an oath, pledged to God, joyful

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, English

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Elisheva,” meaning “God is my oath”​

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlaɪ.zə/

Popularity

Eliza is well-regarded in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada, often appearing high on baby name charts. In 2023, it was listed at #116 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cute

Associated Traits

Elegant, dedicated, prosperous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Eliza is closely associated with the biblical figure Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.

Name Day

May 24th (Hungary), June 14th (Poland), August 17th (Poland), September 2nd (Poland, Latvia), November 19th (Multiple countries)

A Deep Dive

Eliza Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Elizabeth, Elizabelle, Elizabet, Elizabella, Elisa, Alise, Alize

Common Nicknames

Liz, Lizzie, Ellie, Izzy

Diminutives

Liza, Eli, El, Lil, Lily

Famous People

  • Eliza Doolittle
    (English Singer-Songwriter)
  • Eliza Taylor
    (Australian Actress)
  • Eliza Lucas Pinckney
    (American Agriculturalist)
  • Eliza Bennett
    (English Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Eliza Doolittle
    ("My Fair Lady," Film)
  • Eliza Thornberry
    ("The Wild Thornberrys," TV Series)
  • Eliza Hamilton
    ("Hamilton," Musical)
  • Eliza Schuyler
    ("Hamilton," Film)
  • Eliza Sommers
    ("Daughter of Fortune," Novel)

Places

  • Eliza Island
    (Washington, USA)
  • Eliza Park
    (Victoria, Australia)
  • Eliza Creek
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Mount Eliza
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Eliza Spring
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Eliza?

Eliza means “pledged to God” or “joyful.” With this name, there’s often a sense of bright energy and joy, inspiring happiness and devotion in every endeavor.

What Is the Origin of The Name Eliza?

Eliza, a Hebrew name meaning “God is my oath,” derived from Elizabeth, has been popular as a standalone name since the 19th century.

Eliza Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Eliza in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1112021#1212022#1162023
Top 3 Rankings#851880#911881#921882

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Eliza

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023116
(+5 from 2022)
2350
(+10 from 2022)
0.13435
2022121
(-10 from 2021)
2340
(-141 from 2021)
0.13050
2021111
(+4 from 2020)
2481
(+133 from 2020)
0.13848
2020115
(+4 from 2019)
2348
(-106 from 2019)
0.13283
2019119
(+12 from 2018)
2454
(+190 from 2018)
0.13374
2018131
(+9 from 2017)
2264
(+182 from 2017)
0.12174
2017140
(+34 from 2016)
2082
(+215 from 2016)
0.11021
2016174
(+1 from 2015)
1867
(+32 from 2015)
0.09644
2015175
(+37 from 2014)
1835
(+232 from 2014)
0.09406
2014212
(-11 from 2013)
1603
(-17 from 2013)
0.08194
2013201
(+22 from 2012)
1620
(+200 from 2012)
0.08404
2012223
(+32 from 2011)
1420
(+162 from 2011)
0.07322
2011255
(-13 from 2010)
1258
(-52 from 2010)
0.06492
2010242
(+36 from 2009)
1310
(+128 from 2009)
0.06681
2009278
(+48 from 2008)
1182
(+154 from 2008)
0.05837
2008326
(+7 from 2007)
1028
(+21 from 2007)
0.04935
2007333
(-7 from 2006)
1007
(-8 from 2006)
0.04758
2006326
(-21 from 2005)
1015
(-31 from 2005)
0.04855
2005305
(+15 from 2004)
1046
(+55 from 2004)
0.05154
2004320
(+14 from 2003)
991
(+47 from 2003)
0.04911
2003334
(+25 from 2002)
944
(+114 from 2002)
0.04705
2002359
(+10 from 2001)
830
(+24 from 2001)
0.04203
2001369
(+10 from 2000)
806
(+47 from 2000)
0.04069
2000379
(+56 from 1999)
759
(+128 from 1999)
0.03803
1999435
(+14 from 1998)
631
(+59 from 1998)
0.03241
1998449
(-3 from 1997)
572
(+2 from 1997)
0.02951
1997446
(+20 from 1996)
570
(+31 from 1996)
0.02985
1996466
(+22 from 1995)
539
(+33 from 1995)
0.02811
1995488
(+106 from 1994)
506
(+127 from 1994)
0.02633
1994594
(-12 from 1993)
379
(-24 from 1993)
0.01944
1993582
(+78 from 1992)
403
(+64 from 1992)
0.02044
1992660
(-68 from 1991)
339
(-46 from 1991)
0.01691
1991592
(-37 from 1990)
385
(-39 from 1990)
0.01893
1990555
(+115 from 1989)
424
(+121 from 1989)
0.02064
1989670
(-63 from 1988)
303
(-26 from 1988)
0.01521
1988607
(+36 from 1987)
329
(+36 from 1987)
0.01711
1987643
(+107 from 1986)
293
(+62 from 1986)
0.01563
1986750
(-38 from 1985)
231
(-11 from 1985)
0.01252
1985712
(-25 from 1984)
242
(-2 from 1984)
0.01311
1984687
(-68 from 1983)
244
(-36 from 1983)
0.01353
1983619
(-20 from 1982)
280
(-20 from 1982)
0.01565
1982599
(+41 from 1981)
300
(+23 from 1981)
0.01654
1981640
(+18 from 1980)
277
(+2 from 1980)
0.01549
1980658
(+38 from 1979)
275
(+32 from 1979)
0.01544
1979696
(+61 from 1978)
243
(+40 from 1978)
0.01410
1978757
(-59 from 1977)
203
(-20 from 1977)
0.01235
1977698
(+43 from 1976)
223
(+25 from 1976)
0.01356
1976741
(+155 from 1975)
198
(+51 from 1975)
0.01260
1975896
(+5 from 1974)
147
(+6 from 1974)
0.00942
1974901
(-59 from 1973)
141
(-13 from 1973)
0.00900
1973842
(+33 from 1972)
154
(+8 from 1972)
0.00991
1972875
(+166 from 1971)
146
(+30 from 1971)
0.00905
19711041
(-186 from 1970)
116
(-41 from 1970)
0.00662
1970855
(+110 from 1969)
157
(+34 from 1969)
0.00857
1969965
(+26 from 1968)
123
(+12 from 1968)
0.00698
1968991
(+34 from 1967)
111
(+10 from 1967)
0.00649
19671025
(-53 from 1966)
101
(-9 from 1966)
0.00588
1966972
(+97 from 1965)
110
(+14 from 1965)
0.00627
19651069
(+129 from 1964)
96
(+11 from 1964)
0.00525
19641198
(-94 from 1963)
85
(-12 from 1963)
0.00434
19631104
(+21 from 1962)
97
(+4 from 1962)
0.00488
19621125
(+30 from 1961)
93
(+2 from 1961)
0.00459
19611155
(-82 from 1960)
91
(-9 from 1960)
0.00438
19601073
(+76 from 1959)
100
(+14 from 1959)
0.00481
19591149
(-45 from 1958)
86
(-5 from 1958)
0.00414
19581104
(-139 from 1957)
91
(-24 from 1957)
0.00441
1957965
(+23 from 1956)
115
(+9 from 1956)
0.00548
1956988
(-105 from 1955)
106
(-15 from 1955)
0.00515
1955883
(+170 from 1954)
121
(+34 from 1954)
0.00604
19541053
(-99 from 1953)
87
(-11 from 1953)
0.00437
1953954
(-40 from 1952)
98
(-4 from 1952)
0.00508
1952914
(-135 from 1951)
102
(-27 from 1951)
0.00536
1951779
(+6 from 1950)
129
(+7 from 1950)
0.00698
1950785
(-80 from 1949)
122
(-22 from 1949)
0.00694
1949705
(+84 from 1948)
144
(+25 from 1948)
0.00820
1948789
(+14 from 1947)
119
(+1 from 1947)
0.00683
1947803
(-105 from 1946)
118
(-15 from 1946)
0.00649
1946698
(-121 from 1945)
133
(-27 from 1945)
0.00825
1945577
(+54 from 1944)
160
(+26 from 1944)
0.01189
1944631
(+15 from 1943)
134
(-4 from 1943)
0.00981
1943646
(-41 from 1942)
138
(-13 from 1942)
0.00961
1942605
(-27 from 1941)
151
(+5 from 1941)
0.01086
1941578
(-6 from 1940)
146
(-2 from 1940)
0.01172
1940572
(-33 from 1939)
148
(-4 from 1939)
0.01253
1939539
(-20 from 1938)
152
(-16 from 1938)
0.01340
1938519
(+66 from 1937)
168
(+36 from 1937)
0.01472
1937585
(-47 from 1936)
132
(-14 from 1936)
0.01198
1936538
(-31 from 1935)
146
(-12 from 1935)
0.01355
1935507
(-25 from 1934)
158
(-17 from 1934)
0.01454
1934482
(-15 from 1933)
175
(-22 from 1933)
0.01617
1933467
(-42 from 1932)
197
(-41 from 1932)
0.01883
1932425
(+24 from 1931)
238
(+33 from 1931)
0.02151
1931449
(-26 from 1930)
205
(-41 from 1930)
0.01857
1930423
(-12 from 1929)
246
(-13 from 1929)
0.02109
1929411
(+28 from 1928)
259
(+20 from 1928)
0.02237
1928439
(-35 from 1927)
239
(-47 from 1927)
0.01999
1927404
(-16 from 1926)
286
(-25 from 1926)
0.02313
1926388
(-13 from 1925)
311
(-24 from 1925)
0.02528
1925375
(-12 from 1924)
335
(-24 from 1924)
0.02652
1924363
(+2 from 1923)
359
(+26 from 1923)
0.02771
1923365
(-21 from 1922)
333
(-28 from 1922)
0.02659
1922344
(+6 from 1921)
361
(+9 from 1921)
0.02894
1921350
(-23 from 1920)
352
(-40 from 1920)
0.02751
1920327
(-7 from 1919)
392
(+4 from 1919)
0.03151
1919320
(+9 from 1918)
388
(+2 from 1918)
0.03303
1918329
(-13 from 1917)
386
(+9 from 1917)
0.03210
1917316
(+26 from 1916)
377
(+49 from 1916)
0.03355
1916342
(-30 from 1915)
328
(-28 from 1915)
0.03021
1915312
(-16 from 1914)
356
(+45 from 1914)
0.03477
1914296
(-36 from 1913)
311
(-4 from 1913)
0.03904
1913260
No change from 1912
315
(+18 from 1912)
0.04810
1912260
(-16 from 1911)
297
(+39 from 1911)
0.05062
1911244
(-10 from 1910)
258
(-15 from 1910)
0.05840
1910234
(-8 from 1909)
273
(+24 from 1909)
0.06507
1909226
(-5 from 1908)
249
(+6 from 1908)
0.06765
1908221
(-4 from 1907)
243
(+11 from 1907)
0.06854
1907217
No change from 1906
232
(+23 from 1906)
0.06875
1906217
(-13 from 1905)
209
(-13 from 1905)
0.06668
1905204
(+8 from 1904)
222
(+18 from 1904)
0.07164
1904212
(-28 from 1903)
204
(-43 from 1903)
0.06976
1903184
No change from 1902
247
(-2 from 1902)
0.08879
1902184
(+14 from 1901)
249
(+42 from 1901)
0.08882
1901198
(-33 from 1900)
207
(-128 from 1900)
0.08142
1900165
(+6 from 1899)
335
(+79 from 1899)
0.10543
1899171
(+10 from 1898)
256
(-3 from 1898)
0.10344
1898181
(-6 from 1897)
259
(+15 from 1897)
0.09448
1897175
(-8 from 1896)
244
(-16 from 1896)
0.09828
1896167
(-9 from 1895)
260
(-13 from 1895)
0.10318
1895158
(-12 from 1894)
273
(-24 from 1894)
0.11048
1894146
(+2 from 1893)
297
(+25 from 1893)
0.12586
1893148
(-4 from 1892)
272
(-13 from 1892)
0.12076
1892144
(-14 from 1891)
285
(+5 from 1891)
0.12672
1891130
(+2 from 1890)
280
(-17 from 1890)
0.14245
1890132
(-6 from 1889)
297
(-10 from 1889)
0.14728
1889126
(-16 from 1888)
307
(-36 from 1888)
0.16225
1888110
(-4 from 1887)
343
(+53 from 1887)
0.18106
1887106
(+3 from 1886)
290
(+3 from 1886)
0.18659
1886109
(-8 from 1885)
287
(-13 from 1885)
0.18669
1885101
No change from 1884
300
(+20 from 1884)
0.21135
1884101
(-6 from 1883)
280
(+6 from 1883)
0.20351
188395
(-3 from 1882)
274
(-6 from 1882)
0.22822
188292
(-1 from 1881)
280
(+42 from 1881)
0.24202
188191
(-6 from 1880)
238
(-14 from 1880)
0.24076
188085
First SSA data recorded
252
First SSA data recorded
0.25818

American States Popularity Rankings for Eliza

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1732021#1932022#1782023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1512021#1422022#1562023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1122021#1372022#1742023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#772021#1042022#732023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#892021#812022#1072023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#722021#972022#672023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1052021#1052022#992023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#612021#762022#562023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1152021#1042022#1152023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1282021#1122022#1102023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#722021#902022#962023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1522021#1822022#1522023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#932021#1062022#972023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#822021#1002022#882023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1212021#932022#752023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#762021#962022#1032023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#522021#692022#502023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2742021#1212022#1012023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#862021#822022#792023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1572021#1272022#1202023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1452021#1072022#1182023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1652021#1912022#3102023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1862021#1742022#1332023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#932021#1272022#1132023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1402021#1042022#1342023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1162021#1142022#1262023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#732021#992022#1442023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1222021#1132022#1312023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1162021#1102022#982023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#702021#742022#1072023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1632021#2182022#922023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1162021#922022#562023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#972021#1592022#942023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#612021#1242022#1202023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1072021#672022#732023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#852021#1112022#1542023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1272021#1392022#1082023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#742021#952022#772023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1552021#2312022#1812023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1312021#792022#732023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#902021#942022#822023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1132020#772021#1022023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3522021#1362022#2122023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2262021#1102022#1192023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#662021#582022#602023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2102021#1612022#832023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1282020#2222021#2002023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1622020#822021#1152023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1282020#572021#1302022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#532017#702019#442022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#3071980#2632006#1222015

Popularity Rankings for Eliza in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#352002

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#382019#432020#432021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#522021#502022#512023

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#632021#662022#582023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#772021#1812022#2062023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#782018#872020#982021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1162021#1212022#1262023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1432021#1342022#1232023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#1352016

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1492021#1632022#1972023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1582021#1762022#3262023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#2002015

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2082022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2672020#5552021#3662022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2862020#2822021#3062022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2982021#2972022#3282023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3852021#3292022#4602023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#4002020

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4552022#4522023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Eliza a Name for Boys or Girls?

Eliza is most often given to girls. The name’s historical significance and beautiful pronunciation contribute to its popularity for female names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Eliza

Eliza in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Eliza Doolittle (Singer, born 1988): An English singer-songwriter known for her hit songs "Pack Up" and "Skinny Genes."
  • Eliza Taylor (Actress, born 1989): An Australian actress recognized for her role as Clarke Griffin on the TV series "The 100."
  • Eliza Lucas Pinckney (Agriculturalist, 1722–1793): An American agricultural pioneer who introduced indigo cultivation to the United States.
  • Eliza Bennett (Actress, born 1992): An English actress known for her roles in "Inkheart" and "Sweet/Vicious."
  • Eliza Coupe (Actress, born 1981): An American actress celebrated for her roles in "Happy Endings" and "Scrubs."
  • Eliza Scanlen (Actress, born 1999): An Australian actress recognized for her roles in "Sharp Objects" and "Little Women."
  • Eliza McCardle Johnson (First Lady, 1810–1876): The First Lady of the United States as the wife of President Andrew Johnson.
  • Eliza Orzeszkowa (Writer, 1841–1910): A Polish novelist and social activist known for her literary contributions during the positivist period in Poland.
  • Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (Geographer, 1856–1928): An American geographer, photographer, and writer known for her travel writings and efforts to bring cherry blossoms to Washington, D.C.
  • Eliza Doolittle ("My Fair Lady," 1964 Film): A poor flower girl in London who transforms into a refined lady under the tutelage of Professor Henry Higgins.
  • Eliza Thornberry ("The Wild Thornberrys," 1998 TV Series): A young girl who can communicate with animals, traveling the world with her family.
  • Eliza Hamilton ("Hamilton," 2015 Musical): The wife of Alexander Hamilton, known for her strength and dedication to preserving her husband's legacy.
  • Eliza Schuyler ("Hamilton," 2020 Film): A character in the filmed version of the Broadway musical, highlighting her pivotal role in Alexander Hamilton's life.
  • Eliza Sommers ("Daughter of Fortune," 1999 Novel by Isabel Allende): A young Chilean woman who embarks on a journey to California during the Gold Rush to find her lover.
  • "Eliza and Her Monsters" (2017 Novel): A story about a shy teenager who becomes a famous webcomic artist under a pseudonym.
  • Eliza ("Eliza," 2018 Film): A romantic drama about a woman named Eliza navigating love and loss.
  • Eliza Pancakes ("The Sims 4," 2014 Video Game): A pre-made character in the popular life simulation game, known for her strained marriage with Bob Pancakes.
  • Eliza Danvers ("Supergirl," 2015 TV Series): The adoptive mother of Kara Danvers (Supergirl), providing support and guidance to her superhero daughter.
  • Eliza Taylor ("The 100," 2014 TV Series): An Australian actress known for her role as Clarke Griffin, the leader of a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Eliza Island (Washington, USA): A private island in the San Juan Islands, offering serene views and a peaceful retreat.
  • Eliza Point (Antarctica): A notable landmark in Antarctica, often visited by research expeditions.
  • Eliza Park (Victoria, Australia): A popular park in Melbourne, featuring playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas.
  • Eliza Creek (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque creek in Queensland, flowing through lush landscapes and supporting diverse wildlife.
  • Eliza Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic bay on Vancouver Island, known for its beautiful coastal views and marine life.
  • Eliza Spring (Texas, USA): A natural spring in Austin, providing a habitat for local wildlife and a refreshing spot for visitors.
  • Eliza Lake (Ontario, Canada): A tranquil lake in Ontario, perfect for fishing, boating, and nature walks.
  • Eliza Bluff (Mississippi, USA): A prominent bluff along the Mississippi River, offering stunning views and a rich history.

Similar Names to Eliza

Sibling Names for Eliza