Female Name
Lieke
ˈli.kə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
top 10 in the Netherlands
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
68/100
Meaning & Etymology
Lieke is a Dutch feminine given name, often considered a diminutive of names such as Angelie, Angelika, Elisabeth, Lia, or Nicolaas. It is a popular name in the Netherlands and Belgium, with over 16,000 women bearing this name. The name gained popularity in the 1940s, with notable peaks in 1991 and 2008. It is also found in northern Germany.
Etymology
Original Form:
Diminutive of Angelie, Angelika, Elisabeth, Lia, or Nicolaas
Evolution:
Introduced in the 1940s, with popularity peaks in 1991 and 2008
Source:
Dutch naming conventions