Lirael

A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. girl's names, Lirael is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 2019 to 2023, Lirael has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Lirael is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Lirael is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a literary name meaning 'singing to God' or 'song of God,' famously the protagonist of Garth Nix's Sabriel series.

EtymologyShow more

Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Lirael is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2019 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Lirael’s rarity (12 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2019

2019

Peak

6 births

2019

First recorded

5 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Lirael has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.

First appeared: 2019Peak: 2019 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lirael
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	6	#14430	—
2010s	6	#14847	—

The Story of Lirael

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2019, Lirael is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Lirael are most likely born between 2019 and 2023.

How rare is Lirael?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lirael is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2019–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lirael
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	6	#14430	0
2019	6	#14847	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lirael a boy's or girl's name?

Lirael is primarily a girl's name.

When was Lirael most popular?

Lirael reached its peak popularity in 2019 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lirael?

Lirael is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 2019. Its peak was in 2019.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2019–2023