UK girl's name
Elize
A feminine variant of Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning "consecrated to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elize is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elize popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 25 births.
This profile covers 173 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 12% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 178 living people in the UK are called Elize. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elize ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 25 girls were registered as Elize.
- • Elize ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #793 in 2008.
- • About 178 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elize as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
25 births
Estimated living
178
2026
Meaning
What does Elize mean?
The name Elize has its origins in the Germanic languages, and is a variant of the name Elizabeth, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name Elisheva is composed of two elements: 'el', meaning 'God', and 'shava', meaning 'oath' or 'fullness'. Thus, the name Elize carries the meaning of 'God is my oath' or 'God is my abundance'.
The name Elize first gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Germanic influences, such as parts of modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. It was often used as a shortened or diminutive form of the longer name Elizabeth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elize can be found in the 13th-century German epic poem "Nibelungenlied", where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. However, it was not until the 16th and 17th centuries that the name gained wider recognition and usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Elize. One of the earliest was Elize Reimers (1635-1679), a German painter and engraver who was active in the 17th century and is known for her intricate portraits and religious scenes.
Another notable Elize was Elize van Lier (1784-1837), a Dutch painter and printmaker who specialized in portraiture and genre scenes. Her works are celebrated for their attention to detail and depiction of everyday life in the Netherlands during the early 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Elize Ritter (1838-1919) was a German writer and translator who is best known for her translations of works by authors such as Charles Dickens and Mark Twain into German.
Moving into more modern times, Elize Matsunaga (born 1986) is a Brazilian woman who gained notoriety for the murder of her husband in 2012, a case that attracted significant media attention in Brazil.
Finally, Elize du Toit (born 1979) is a South African actress and television presenter, known for her roles in various Afrikaans television series and films.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Elize throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and diverse cultural influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elize over time
The chart below shows babies named Elize registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elize, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 25 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elize by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elize was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4331 | 47 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2132 | 111 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3217 | 12 | 3 |
Geography
Where Elize is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Elize. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Elize ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #793 in 2008.
Across the UK
Elize in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#793 in 2008
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Elize
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Elize Hele
lawyer
English lawyer
1560-1635
Related
Names similar to Elize
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Elize: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elize in the UK right now?
In 2022, Elize was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Elize most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 25 babies registered as Elize in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elize?
A feminine variant of Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning "consecrated to God".
How many people are called Elize in the UK?
A total of 173 babies have been registered as Elize across the 23 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Elize most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Elize ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #793 in 2008. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.