Rising since 2014, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Liyanna since 2008
Babies named Liyanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Liyanna is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, reflecting the 21st-century trend toward unique, melodic feminine names. As of 2023, it ranked 6,116, with approximately 1 in every 84,593 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2014, reaching a peak in 2023, its highest rank yet. The name has no strong geographic concentration, as top state data is not available, but it has been used across the country. Liyanna's charm lies in its soft, lyrical sound, blending elements reminiscent of Lily and Anna without adhering to any traditional etymology. It represents a contemporary naming style that values phonetic beauty over historical roots.
Liyanna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, part of a trend of creating melodic feminine names by blending elements from established names such as Lily or Liana with the popular -anna suffix. It has no historical or linguistic roots in any traditional naming culture, reflecting instead the contemporary preference for unique, euphonic combinations.
“Liyanna” around the world
Where Liyanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liya, Anna, Lee
Sibling names for Liyanna
Names that share Liyanna's style, for a brother or sister.
