Liya
Every Liya since 1992 — 2,375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liya
Liya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,344 in 2025 with 165 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,375 American babies have been named Liya. Its peak came in 2025, when 165 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Liya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 165 | #1,344 |
| 2024 | 132 | #1,595 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1,823 |
| 2022 | 148 | #1,482 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1,520 |
| 2020 | 120 | #1,701 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1,956 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,769 |
| 2017 | 99 | #1,999 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,951 |
| 2015 | 89 | #2,148 |
| 2014 | 97 | #2,028 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1,749 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,991 |
| 2011 | 96 | #2,037 |
| 2010 | 85 | #2,270 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,303 |
| 2008 | 91 | #2,199 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,809 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,690 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,241 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,369 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,397 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,453 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,177 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,336 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,781 |
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Famous people named Liya
- Liya Kebede Model · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liya in 2025?
Liya ranked #1,344 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 165 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liya?
2,375 babies have been named Liya in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liya most popular?
Liya peaked in 2025, when 165 newborns received the name.
Is Liya a boy or girl name?
Liya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liya rising or falling?
Liya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Liya?
Well-known people named Liya include Liya Kebede (model).