How Many People Are Named Liah?
Complete statistics for the name Liah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Liah, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,523 people in the US today, making up 1 in 130,779 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 98% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2018.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,542 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Liah Through the Generations
Liah emerged as a rising star in recent years, with its peak popularity occurring in 2018 when 181 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Liah are young, with 2,481 under the age of 30, and only 61 aged between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution underscores its status as a contemporary choice, reflecting a shift towards more unique and creative naming trends among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Liah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Liah
How Many People Have the Name Liah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,523 people in the United States currently share the name Liah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,779 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Liah a Common or Rare Name?
Liah 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 Liah Mean?
Liah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Liah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Liah Most Popular?
The name Liah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 181 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 Liah?
Approximately 2,523 people named Liah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,542. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,779 Americans.
Is Liah a rare name?
Liah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,779 Americans has this name.
What does the name Liah mean?
Liah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Liah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Liah are male and 100% are female.
When was Liah most popular?
Liah peaked in 2018 with 181 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.