Liah
Every Liah since 1979 — 2,711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liah
Liah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,322 in 2025 with 169 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 2,711 American babies have been named Liah. Its peak came in 2018, when 181 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 | #1,322 |
| 2024 | 170 | #1,347 |
| 2023 | 170 | #1,335 |
| 2022 | 177 | #1,333 |
| 2021 | 157 | #1,396 |
| 2020 | 140 | #1,522 |
| 2019 | 171 | #1,337 |
| 2018 | 181 | #1,273 |
| 2017 | 153 | #1,471 |
| 2016 | 140 | #1,585 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1,762 |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,019 |
| 2013 | 86 | #2,180 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,255 |
| 2011 | 98 | #2,009 |
| 2010 | 79 | #2,395 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,718 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,739 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,756 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,710 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,623 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,671 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,845 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,012 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,632 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,604 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,457 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liah in 2025?
Liah ranked #1,322 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 169 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liah?
2,711 babies have been named Liah in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liah most popular?
Liah peaked in 2018, when 181 newborns received the name.
Is Liah a boy or girl name?
Liah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liah rising or falling?
Liah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.