Declining since 2005, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Liyah since 1994
Babies named Liyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 864 |
| 2010s | 911 |
| 2020s | 312 |
Meaning & origin
Liyah emerged in U.S. naming records in 1994, a period that saw a rise in short, feminine names ending in 'ah'. It reached its peak rank in 2005, fueled by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Aliyah and Aaliyah. Since then, usage has steadily declined; in 2025 it ranked 3832, with only about 1 in 42297 girls receiving the name. Liyah is most common in Florida and Texas, reflecting regional preferences for modern, melodic names. Despite its relatively short history, Liyah fits a pattern of creative, phonetic spellings that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Liyah is a relatively recent name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in the mid-1990s. It is thought to be a modern invention, possibly derived from the popular name Aliyah or influenced by the syllable 'li' found in names like Lila or Liana. Its rise in the early 2000s reflects a broader trend of short, melodic names ending in 'ah'.
Where Liyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Liyah” around the world
Where Liyah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
100
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lia
Sibling names for Liyah
Names that share Liyah's style, for a brother or sister.
