Baby name
Ilze
/ILL-zuh/
Meaning
“God is my oath”
Ilze is a Latvian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath'.
How it ages.
Ilze is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Ilze has become moderately less common in Latvia in recent years, while remaining an established choice.