The nameLiya
Liya is a short girl's name with Hebrew, Chinese and Ethiopian roots.
- Girl's name
- Several origins
Meaning
Liya is often linked to the Hebrew Leah, or read as "I am God's". It is also used in Ethiopia and China.
Origin
Several origins.
History
In England and Wales Liya reached 575th in 2024.
Famous people named Liya
- Liya Kebede, model
Popularity of the name Liya
Liya in the United States
Liya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,001 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Liya. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Liya in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 130 births a year on average, against 101 in the five years before.
Liya in the United Kingdom
Liya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 354 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Liya. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Liya in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 60 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Liya in France
Liya in Belgium
Liya in Switzerland
Sibling names for Liya
Names from the same generation as Liya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liya mean?
Liya is often linked to the Hebrew Leah, or read as "I am God's". It is also used in Ethiopia and China.
What is the origin of the name Liya?
Several origins.
Is Liya a girl's or a boy's name?
Liya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Liya?
In 2024, Liya was the 1588th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 132 births.
What are good sibling names for Liya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Tala, Hafsa, Nayla and Hawa for a sister, Tiago, Gus, Lucius and Mylan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Liya?
Liya Kebede, model.