How Many People Are Named Lia?
Complete statistics for the name Lia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lia is a modern name with a very rare feel. There are about 26,553 people named Lia in the US today, which makes it 1 in 12,428. It's especially popular among younger folks, with 81% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 4 is traditionally associated with stability, hard work, and building solid foundations. People connected to 4 are seen as dependable and practical, with a strong drive to turn their goals into something real and lasting.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 26,981 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lia Through the Generations
The name Lia has seen a rise in popularity, with its peak year being 2024 when 1,605 babies were named Lia. This contrasts sharply with its total births of 26,981 across all time, showing a significant increase in recent years. The majority of people named Lia are under 30, with 21,915 individuals fitting this age bracket. This trend towards younger generations suggests a shift in the name's cultural significance. The gap between the total births and the current living population is substantial, indicating that many Lia's are still young. The rising trend is also notable, as it's a newer-generation name that continues to gain traction.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lia's Italian, Hebrew, Greek roots
📄 About the Name Lia
How Many People Have the Name Lia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 644 people in the United States currently share the name Lia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 514,673 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lia a Common or Rare Name?
Lia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lia Mean?
Lia means "light, graceful, bearer of good news" and comes from Italian, Hebrew, Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lia Most Popular?
The name Lia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,605 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lia?
Approximately 644 people named Lia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 644. That works out to roughly 1 in 514,673 Americans.
Is Lia a rare name?
Lia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 514,673 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lia mean?
Lia means "light, graceful, bearer of good news" and comes from Italian, Hebrew, Greek origins.
Is Lia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lia are male and 100% are female.
When was Lia most popular?
Lia peaked in 2024 with 1,605 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.