The baby name Liesel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːzəl/ (LEE-zəl).
Liesel is German in Origin.
The baby name Liesel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːzəl/ (LEE-zəl).
Liesel is German in Origin.
Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, itself from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” Formed with the -el/-l diminutive typical of southern German and Austrian dialects, Liesel carries a warm, vintage tone. Pronounced LEE-zuhl in both English and German, it sits alongside other compact forms like Lise and Liese, bridging traditional roots with approachable charm.
Used across German-speaking regions from the 18th century onward, the name gained wider recognition through cultural touchstones: Liesl von Trapp in The Sound of Music (spelled Liesl) and Liesel Meminger in The Book Thief. Variants and cognates include Liesl, Lisl, Lisel, Liese, Lissy, Lisa, Elise, Eliza, Lisbeth, and Elizabeth/Elisabeth. Though less common today, Liesel appeals to parents seeking an international, literary, and softly old-world alternative to Lisa or Elise.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #231 | 7 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2018 | #286 | 5 | 2,960 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| ZA | 0 | #379 | 69 | 14,421 | |
| France | Girls | 2018 | #400 | 3 | 3,265 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #723 | 474 | 25,928 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #729 | 110 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #895 | 22 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #917 | 27 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #944 | 12 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,055 | 24 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
Liesel is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:
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