Declining since 2017, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Liyat since 2010
Babies named Liyat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Liyat is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010. Its exact origin is debated, but it likely has Hebrew roots meaning 'you are mine,' drawing from the phrase 'li' (to me) and 'at' (you are feminine). The name may also be a contemporary invented name, echoing the sounds of popular names like Lila or Layla. As of 2025, Liyat ranked 14,942, with a 1 in 321,453 incidence rate. Its popularity peaked in 2022, but since 2017 the name has been falling in use. Despite its recent arrival and decline, Liyat remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a melodic, uncommon name. No top states were recorded for this name, indicating it is used widely but sparsely across the country.
Liyat is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern Hebrew coinage from the phrase 'li' (to me) and 'yat' (you are), or a variant of the name Liat, which in Hebrew means 'you are mine' (from 'li' + 'at'). Alternatively, it could be a contemporary invented name, possibly derived from names like Lila or Layla with a fashionable suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2010.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Li, Liya, Yat
Variants: Liat, Liyatt
Sibling names for Liyat
Names that share Liyat's style, for a brother or sister.
