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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lirael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lira|Liria
LiteraryGirl→ Stable

Lirael

LEER-ay-ul · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14430 in 2023

Peak: #14430 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14430 in 2023

Peak: #14430 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20192023

Rank #14430 · Rising since 2019

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryFantasyHebrew-influencedCelestial3-syllableFeminineUncommonEtherealFantasy-coreLyrical
Character
mystical wisdomethereal gracequiet strengthancient knowledge
STRONG
High confidence

Lirael is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Lirael at a Glance
Meaning:Created by author Garth Nix for his Old Kingdom series, Lirael is a hearkening name blending Hebrew 'Lir' (lyrical, song) with the suffix '-ael' (divine), evoking both music and spiritual power.
Language root:Hebrew · Modern Literary Creation
Peak rank:#14430 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Lirael
Protagonist in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series
Similar Sound
Auriel◈Ariel◈LilianaIsadoraMirabelUriel
Similar Style
ElaraElowenIsoldeLysandraSeraphineEvangeline
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lirael
Kieran◈Rowan◈IrisSorrelEzraCaelLinden◈Sage◈
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Greek · —
→ Stable
Seraphine
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lirael · Overview
Summary

Lirael is a Literary girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lirael scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Literary · Mythological · Celestial character
Lirael carries a ethereal, bold, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
lirael.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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