MallowbyNames

Liese

LEE-zuh · God is my oath

Peak popularity
1961
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Liese since 1954

Babies named Liese per year in U.S. Social Security records.

511161960198020002020Most births 1961Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s45
1960s88
1970s6
1980s5
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Liese is a German diminutive of Elisabeth that has seen very limited use in the United States. First recorded in 1954, it reached its peak popularity in 1961, though it never entered the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with annual births numbering in the single digits or low teens. Liese reflects a classic European diminutive pattern, and while its usage is sparse, it retains an understated charm for families seeking a name with German heritage. The name has not been associated with any top states, indicating its scattered and infrequent adoption across the country.

Liese is a German diminutive of Elisabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'). It originated as a short form in German-speaking regions and has been used as an independent given name since at least the 19th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lies, Lisi

Variants: Liesl, Liesel, Liz

Sibling names for Liese

Names that share Liese's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Liese mean?
Liese means 'God is my oath', derived from the Hebrew name Elisabeth.
How popular is the name Liese?
Liese has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1961, but it has remained very rare.
Is Liese a boy or girl name?
Liese is exclusively a girl's name.