Liel: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִיאֵל
Pronounced lee-EL
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
- #115 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Liel
Liel combines li and el, "I have God". A modern Israeli name that expresses closeness, belonging and faith, for boys and girls.
Liel in Hebrew
Liel is written ליאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 71 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- MeaningGod is mine
- Pronunciationlee-EL
- Hebrewליאל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Liel ranked #115 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (131 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #64, in 2014.
Liel last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2014, at #144 (114 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 115 | 131 | - | - |
| 2023 | 102 | 168 | - | - |
| 2022 | 110 | 155 | - | - |
| 2021 | 83 | 221 | - | - |
| 2020 | 84 | 199 | - | - |
| 2019 | 87 | 199 | - | - |
| 2018 | 78 | 237 | - | - |
| 2017 | 71 | 257 | - | - |
| 2016 | 70 | 279 | - | - |
| 2015 | 65 | 313 | - | - |
| 2014 | 64 | 305 | 144 | 114 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Liel
What does the name Liel mean?
Liel combines li and el, "I have God". A modern Israeli name that expresses closeness, belonging and faith, for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Liel?
Liel is pronounced lee-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Liel in Hebrew?
Liel is written ליאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיאֵל).
How popular is the name Liel in Israel?
In 2024, Liel ranked #115 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (131 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #64, in 2014. Liel last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2014, at #144 (114 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Liel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליאל adds up to 71 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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