The baby name Lezli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEZ-lee (IPA: /ˈlɛz.li/).
Lezli is Scottish in Origin.
The baby name Lezli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEZ-lee (IPA: /ˈlɛz.li/).
Lezli is Scottish in Origin.
Lezli is a modern phonetic respelling of Leslie/Lesley, a Scottish surname-turned-given name taken from the Aberdeenshire place Leslie (historically Lesslyn). The place name is usually traced to Gaelic leas cuilinn, “holly garden/enclosure,” giving the name its oft-cited meaning. Adopted as a given name in the 19th century, it has long been unisex; in Britain Leslie skewed masculine and Lesley feminine, while in North America Leslie and its offshoots became predominantly female.
The Lezli spelling surfaced in the mid- to late-20th century alongside creative z-variants such as Lezlie and Lezley, and streamlined forms Lesli/Lesly. Nicknames include Les and Lez. Though never common, Lezli offers a sleek, contemporary twist while retaining the heritage of Clan Leslie and its placename roots. The core sense remains tied to evergreen holly - evoking resilience, winter brightness, and protective enclosure.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| United States | Girls | 2010 | #917 | 6 | 9,789 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 7 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,138 | 46 | 17,781 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Lezli is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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