Girl name · Hebrew
Elizabeth
“oath of God, my God is abundance”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Elizabeth.
Explore Elizabeth further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Elizabeth — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Elizabeth is the Hebrew Elisheva — "my God is an oath, my God is abundance" — the name of John the Baptist's mother, two English queens who defined their centuries, and an uncountable line of grandmothers.
Elizabeth has never left the American top 30 in recorded history, holding twentieth in 2024 — statistically the most durable girl name in the language.
Its nickname wardrobe is unmatched: Liz, Beth, Eliza, Elsie, Libby, Betty — six names in one. It pairs with everything, though short middles (Elizabeth Mae) serve its four syllables best. Pure Heirloom — the name equivalent of a trust that never runs dry.
More Hebrew names
Elizabeth sits in our Hebrew set — these share its roots.
All Hebrew names →Elizabeth — common questions
Is Elizabeth a boy or girl name?
Elizabeth is traditionally a girl name of Hebrew origin. It ranked #17 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Elizabeth mean?
Elizabeth means “oath of God, my God is abundance” of Hebrew origin. Elizabeth is the Hebrew Elisheva — "my God is an oath, my God is abundance" — the name of John the Baptist's mother, two English queens who defined their centuries, and an uncountable line of grandmothers.
Where does the name Elizabeth come from?
Elizabeth is Hebrew in origin. Elizabeth has never left the American top 30 in recorded history, holding twentieth in 2024 — statistically the most durable girl name in the language.
What are common nicknames for Elizabeth?
Liz, Lizzy, Beth, Betty, Bess, Eliza, Libby, and Elsie — the short-forms parents most often use for Elizabeth.
How popular is Elizabeth?
Elizabeth ranked #17 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Elizabeth you might want for the nursery.