Liya
Liya is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
I belong to God; or a variant of Leah meaning weary.
Origin and history
Liya is a feminine given name with roots in several linguistic traditions, most notably Hebrew where it means 'I am the Lord's' or as a variant of Leah. It also functions as a short form or variant of names like Liliya in Russian or Arabic names with similar phonetics. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily in recent years as a soft, modern-sounding choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,375 babies in the United States have been named Liya since 1880. It ranks #3620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1324.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.3 %)
- NY (17.9 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- VA (10.3 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 499 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,001 |
| 2020-2029 | 815 |
Famous people named Liya
- Liya Kebede: Model, Advocate
Fun facts
- Liya is used across several cultures, including Hebrew, Russian, and Amharic contexts.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the United States over the past decade alongside similar names like Lia and Leah.