Lyah
Every Lyah since 1999 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyah
Lyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,150 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 371 American babies have been named Lyah. Its peak came in 2018, when 33 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 Lyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,150 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,979 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,497 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,165 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,871 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,096 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,101 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,296 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,954 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,316 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,616 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,923 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,390 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,054 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,657 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,138 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,065 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,608 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,257 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,114 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,158 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,632 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyah in 2025?
Lyah ranked #8,150 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyah?
371 babies have been named Lyah in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyah most popular?
Lyah peaked in 2018, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Lyah a boy or girl name?
Lyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lyah rising or falling?
Lyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.