Liyana
Every Liyana since 1994 — 1,681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liyana
Liyana is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,059 in 2025 with 232 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,681 American babies have been named Liyana. Its peak came in 2025, when 232 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 Liyana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liyana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 232 | #1,059 |
| 2024 | 147 | #1,488 |
| 2023 | 124 | #1,678 |
| 2022 | 139 | #1,543 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,689 |
| 2020 | 117 | #1,723 |
| 2019 | 98 | #1,984 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,173 |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,213 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,377 |
| 2015 | 75 | #2,450 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,704 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,750 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,994 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,974 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,363 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,636 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,675 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,941 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,523 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,152 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,624 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liyana in 2025?
Liyana ranked #1,059 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 232 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liyana?
1,681 babies have been named Liyana in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liyana most popular?
Liyana peaked in 2025, when 232 newborns received the name.
Is Liyana a boy or girl name?
Liyana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liyana rising or falling?
Liyana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.