The nameLiyah
Liyah is a recent girl's name, widely given in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
It is often seen as a short form of Aliyah, from the Arabic aliya, "high, sublime".
Origin
Modern, through Aliyah.
History
First found in France in 2001, Liyah rose strongly and peaked in the late 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Liyah
Liyah in France
Liyah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 990 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Liyah. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Liyah in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 126 births a year on average, against 172 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Liyah in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liyah mean?
It is often seen as a short form of Aliyah, from the Arabic aliya, "high, sublime".
What is the origin of the name Liyah?
Modern, through Aliyah.
Is Liyah a girl's or a boy's name?
Liyah is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Liyah?
Variants and related names of Liyah include Aliyah.