The nameLya
Lya is a short, rare spelling close to Lia and Leah.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
Lya is usually read as a variant of Lia or Leah, from Hebrew, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Modern.
History
In the United States Lya reached 2399th place in 1968.
Popularity of the name Lya
Lya in the United States
Lya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 399 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Lya. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Lya in the United States were born before 2016, 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 53 births a year.
Lya in France
Lya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 8,000 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Lya. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Lya in France were born before 2018, 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 1,044 births a year.
Lya in Belgium
Lya in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lya
Names from the same generation as Lya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lya mean?
Lya is usually read as a variant of Lia or Leah, from Hebrew, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Lya?
Modern.
Is Lya a girl's or a boy's name?
Lya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lya?
In 2024, Lya was the 2889th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 57 births.
What are the variants of the name Lya?
Variants and related names of Lya include Lea and Lia.
What are good sibling names for Lya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aurielle, Elya, Ilyana and Ellia for a sister, Artem, Mylan, Leopold and Mikko for a brother.