What does Josie mean?
Josie is a pet form of Josephine, from the Hebrew, “God shall add.”
What does Eliza mean?
A short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew, “God is my oath.”
Josie vs Eliza
Which is more popular?
Josie is more popular than Eliza today: about 3,021 US babies were given the name Josie in 2025, compared with 2,370 named Eliza.
| Josie | Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God shall add | God is my oath |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JOH-zee | ih-LY-zuh |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (3,021) | 2021 (2,484) |
| In 2025 | 3,021 | 2,370 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Josie
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Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Josie | Eliza |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14,981 | 14,227 |
| 2010s | 13,927 | 17,726 |
| 2000s | 10,634 | 9,608 |
| 1990s | 6,039 | 4,750 |
| 1980s | 2,545 | 2,774 |
| 1970s | 2,123 | 1,725 |
| 1960s | 2,060 | 1,007 |
| 1950s | 2,427 | 1,057 |
| 1940s | 3,374 | 1,391 |
| 1930s | 3,464 | 1,817 |
| 1920s | 4,095 | 3,227 |
| 1910s | 3,370 | 3,289 |
| 1900s | 2,118 | 2,397 |
| 1890s | 2,329 | 2,723 |
| 1880s | 1,884 | 2,851 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Josie or Eliza more popular?
Josie is more popular than Eliza today: about 3,021 US babies were given the name Josie in 2025, compared with 2,370 named Eliza.
What is the difference between Josie and Eliza?
Josie means God shall add (Hebrew origin), while Eliza means God is my oath (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Josie or Eliza?
In US records, Josie first appears in 1880 and Eliza in 1880, so Josie has the longer recorded history.