Liesl vs Valeska

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liesl

Girl #5,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is a vow"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,780
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Liesie

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Valeska

Girl #5,749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler, strong leader"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish German Slavic South American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,749
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Val, Vali, Leska

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Popularity Comparison

Liesl Rank #5,780
Valeska Rank #5,749

Valeska is more popular, ranked #5749 vs #5780 for Liesl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liesl ___

  • Liesl Marie
  • Liesl Rose
  • Liesl Grace
  • Liesl Elisabeth
  • Liesl Anna
  • Liesl Helene

Valeska ___

  • Valeska Rose
  • Valeska Marie
  • Valeska Sofia
  • Valeska Elena
  • Valeska Renata
  • Valeska Irene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liesl

Gretl Brigitta Friedrich Kurt Louisa

If you choose Valeska

Valeria Wanda Zora Kazimir Ludvig

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liesl or Valeska more popular?

Valeska is more popular, ranked #5749 compared to Liesl at #5780 in the United States.

What do Liesl and Valeska mean?

Liesl means "my God is a vow" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Valeska means "glorious ruler, strong leader" (Slavic origin).

Are Liesl and Valeska boy or girl names?

Liesl is primarily a girl name. Valeska is primarily a girl name.

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