Elize
Meaning of Elize
Elize, pronounced eh-LEEZ (/ɛliz/), is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, ultimately deriving from Elisheba, “God is my oath,” via the Greek Elisabet, Latin Elisabetha and Old French Elise before emerging as a distinct variant in Dutch and Anglo-American contexts. As a technical appellation, it retains the semantic field of divine promise associated with its root while exhibiting phonological simplification characteristic of modern name formation. In the United States, its annual frequency has demonstrated relative stability over the past decade—ranging from 18 to 25 newborns per year between 2019 and 2024 and occupying Social Security Administration ranks in the low 900s—following an earlier sporadic presence dating back to at least 1916, when five births placed it at rank 573. Such data reflect Elize’s position as a name of measured rarity rather than widespread adoption, offering parents a choice that balances historical gravitas and contemporary distinctiveness without invoking overt novelty.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as eh-LEEZ (/ɛliz/)
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Notable People Named Elize
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