Liyah
Liyah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Weary, tender, or delicate.
Origin and history
Liyah is a modern spelling variant of the Hebrew name Leah or the Arabic name Liyyah. It means 'weary' or 'tender' in its Hebrew roots, or 'soft' and 'delicate' in Arabic contexts. The name has seen steady, modest modern usage in the United States as a contemporary alternative to Leah.
Popularity in the United States
2,200 babies in the United States have been named Liyah since 1880. It ranks #3746 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1789.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.3 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- FL (14.4 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
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 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 864 |
| 2010-2019 | 911 |
| 2020-2029 | 312 |
Fun facts
- Liyah offers a unique, modernized spelling for the traditional name Leah.
- The sound profile connects to both Semitic roots (Hebrew and Arabic) with similar meanings of softness and tenderness.