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Liesel

LEE-zel

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“A diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew 'oath of God'), this German and Austrian classic carries literary weight from The Book Thief. It bridges vintage charm with modern literary recognition.”

Popularity Over Time

Liesel US popularity rank over timeRank 12238 in 1991 to rank 2784 in 2015. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2784#7511#122381954198020002024

Liesel is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

HebrewOld English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

LieslLee

Style

VintageLiteraryClassicSoft

Famous Bearers

  • Liesel (The Book Thief character)
  • Liesel Matthews (actress)

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Sibling Name Ideas

Emilia

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Germanic and Austrian contexts

People Also Ask

A diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew 'oath of God'), this German and Austrian classic carries literary weight from The Book Thief. It bridges vintage charm with modern literary recognition.

Liesel is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Liesel include Liesl, Lee.

Names that pair beautifully with Liesel include Emilia.