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Isileli

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-see-LEH-lee /i.siˈlɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: A Tongan form of Israel — from the Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with God'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: One who struggles with God: Isileli is the Tongan Israel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-see-LEH-lee').
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Origin LowTongan, Hebrew
MeaningA Tongan form of Israel — from the Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with God'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9317 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Isileli is a Tongan form of Israel — from the Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who struggles/contends with God' (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-see-LEH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Tongan and Pacific Islander families. Rare, one-who-struggles-with-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Israel is Hebrew for 'one who struggles/contends with God' — Isileli is the Tongan form, lyrical and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'ee-see-LEH-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Isileli — Tongan form of Israel

Variations

IsraelIsaraeliIsireli

Nicknames

Isi

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If you like Isileli…

Israel— the source name
Sione— a fellow Tongan boys' name
Viliami— a companion Tongan boys' name
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Naftali— shares the -li ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isileli mean?

Isileli is a Tongan form of Israel — Hebrew 'one who struggles/contends with God'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Isileli?

It's said ee-see-LEH-lee /i.siˈlɛ.li/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Isileli a boy or girl name?

Isileli is a boy's name.

How popular is Isileli?

Isileli is a very rare name in the U.S.

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