Liel
Every Liel since 2002 — 563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liel
Liel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,940 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 563 American babies have been named Liel — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,940 | 9 | #8,652 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,255 | 10 | #8,090 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,937 | 15 | #6,104 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,169 | 7 | #10,431 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,134 | 14 | #6,210 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,954 | 7 | #10,182 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,906 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,924 | 9 | #8,565 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,283 | — | — |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,574 | 11 | #7,423 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,140 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,336 | — | — |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,618 | 5 | #13,284 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,242 | 10 | #7,904 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,005 | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,087 | 9 | #8,527 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,646 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,294 | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,606 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,082 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,430 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,592 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,830 | 5 | #12,021 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,021 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liel in 2025?
Liel ranked #4,940 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liel?
563 babies have been named Liel in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liel most popular?
Liel peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Liel a boy or girl name?
Liel is used for both: about 80% of babies named Liel have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Liel rising or falling?
Liel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.