Rising since 2003, #2,002 for girls today.
Popularity of Liara since 1991
Babies named Liara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 423 |
| 2020s | 356 |
Meaning & origin
Liara is a modern name that has been steadily rising in popularity since 2003. First recorded in 1991, it reached its peak rank of #2,002 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 16,919 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Florida. Its exact origin is unclear, but it fits a pattern of contemporary coinages using the melodic '-ara' or '-ia' endings. Liara's upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive, feminine-sounding names.
Liara is a name that first appeared in the United States in 1991, coinciding with the release of the video game 'Mass Effect' (2007) which features a character named Liara T'Soni, though the name predates the game. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like 'Leah' or 'Lara', with the popular '-ia' suffix. The name has seen consistent rise in use since 2003.
Where Liara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Liara” around the world
Where Liara lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lia, Ara
Sibling names for Liara
Names that share Liara's style, for a brother or sister.
