The nameLia

Lia is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, a form of Leah, or a short form of names such as Julia or Amalia.

Meaning

Lia is the Italian form of Leah, from the Hebrew Le'ah, often read as "weary" or "wild cow". It is also a short form of names ending in -lia.

Origin

Hebrew, through Italian and Portuguese.

History

Lia is popular in Germany, Portugal and Brazil. It is in the American top 190.

Famous people named Lia

Popularity of the name Lia

Lia in the United States

188thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (1,605 births)
26,981babies named Lia in the United States since 1880
08031,605 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 9,747 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Lia. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lia in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,282 births a year on average, against 1,085 in the five years before.

Lia in the United Kingdom

439thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2004peak year (166 births)
3,127babies named Lia in the United Kingdom since 1997
083166 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Lia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,241 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Lia. Half of all babies named Lia in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 112 births a year.

Lia in Ireland

204thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2021peak year (30 births)
554babies named Lia in Ireland since 1964
01530 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Lia in France

302ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (380 births)
6,555babies named Lia in France since 1900
0190380 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Lia in Belgium

90thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2022peak year (115 births)
1,405babies named Lia in Belgium since 1995
058115 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lia in Switzerland

9thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2019peak year (294 births)
5,027babies named Lia in Switzerland since 2000
0147294 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Lia in Austria

35thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2023peak year (240 births)
2,264babies named Lia in Austria since 1984
0120240 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Lia

Names from the same generation as Lia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

How many people are named Lia? See the counter → · What would your name be in 1950? · Name origin quiz

Compare Lia with another name

Meaning, origin and popularity of Lia side by side with the name of your choice.

Lia in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lia mean?

Lia is the Italian form of Leah, from the Hebrew Le'ah, often read as "weary" or "wild cow". It is also a short form of names ending in -lia.

What is the origin of the name Lia?

Hebrew, through Italian and Portuguese.

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

Lia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lia?

In 2024, Lia was the 188th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,605 births.

What are the variants of the name Lia?

Variants and related names of Lia include Lea, Leah and Lya.

What are good sibling names for Lia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maryam, Josephine, Jane and Naomi for a sister, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Raphael and Mathias for a brother.

Who are famous people named Lia?

Lia Thomas, swimmer; Lia Neal, swimmer.