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Liel

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-EL /liˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew, 'God is mine; to/for God' (li, 'to me; mine', + El, 'God'); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God is mine; to/for God: Liel is Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew, 'God is mine; to/for God' (li, 'to me; mine', + El, 'God'); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#8054 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320032024

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

Liel comes from the Hebrew, 'God is mine; to/for God' (li, 'to me; mine', + El, 'God'; we note the sacred sense). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'lee-EL').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli families. Rare, God-is-mine at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Liel means 'God is mine; to/for God' in Hebrew (li, 'mine', + El, 'God') — a lyrical, devout name used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the sacred sense; said 'lee-EL').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Liel — sacred sense noted; unisex

Variations

LiellLieli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liel mean?

Liel is Hebrew for 'God is mine; to/for God'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Liel?

It's said lee-EL /liˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Liel a boy or girl name?

Liel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Liel?

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

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