Elizabeth
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced eh-LIZ-ah-beth
Verified name
What does Elizabeth mean?
God is my oath
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 17 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 74 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Liz, Lizzie, Beth, Eliza, Ellie, Bess
Variant: Elisabeth, Isabella, Isabel
Related: Elspeth, Elsa, Ilse
Using Elizabeth across cultures
Widely recognized and used across European and Western cultures.
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