The baby name Leisel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈlaɪ.zəl (LYE-zəl),ˈliː.zəl (LEE-zəl).
Leisel is German in Origin.
The baby name Leisel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈlaɪ.zəl (LYE-zəl),ˈliː.zəl (LEE-zəl).
Leisel is German in Origin.
Leisel is a modern Anglicized respelling of the German diminutives Liesl and Liesel, pet forms of Elisabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva). In southern German and Austrian usage, the -l ending marks endearment, so Liesl/Liesel essentially mean “little Elisabeth,” carrying the broader meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” While the spelling with ie (Liesl/Liesel) is traditional in German, Leisel has developed in English-speaking contexts without altering the name’s sense or roots.
As a given name, forms of Leisel were long used informally in German‑speaking families before appearing on official records in the 19th and 20th centuries. Cultural touchstones boosted awareness: Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music and Liesel Meminger in The Book Thief. Contemporary bearers include Australian Olympic swimmer Leisel Jones. Close variants and cognates include Liesl, Liesel, Lisl, Lisel, Ilse/Ilsa, Elise, Lisa, and Elisabeth itself.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,129 | 13 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Leisel is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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