Declining since 2013, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Elizaveta since 2000
Babies named Elizaveta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 256 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Elizaveta is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Elizabeth, a name with deep biblical roots through the Hebrew Elisheva. In the United States, Elizaveta first appeared on record in 2000, reaching its highest rank of 6838 in 2014. Since then, it has been on a gradual decline, with a current estimated 1 in 100,454 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name has never consistently ranked among the top baby names in any state, reflecting its status as a distinctive choice often tied to Eastern European heritage. Despite its relatively low usage, Elizaveta carries a sense of royal elegance, reminiscent of the Russian Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. Its trajectory suggests it remains a niche favorite rather than a mainstream pick, appealing to families seeking a classic with Slavic flair.
Elizaveta is a Slavic form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' The name was borne by the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament, and in Eastern Orthodoxy it is associated with Elizabeth the New Martyr. In Russia and Ukraine, Elizaveta has been a classic name for centuries, with notable usage among royalty and nobility.
“Elizaveta” around the world
Where Elizaveta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liza, Lizaveta, Veta, Lizochka, Lizonka
Variants: Yelizaveta, Jelisaveta, Elisaveta, Elisabeta
Sibling names for Elizaveta
Names that share Elizaveta's style, for a brother or sister.
