How Many People Are Named Liya?
Complete statistics for the name Liya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Liya is a rare, modern name that's gaining popularity, with only 1 in 150,484 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,193 people in the United States! It peaked in 2022 with 148 births, showing its rising trend among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 2,209 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Liya Through the Generations
Liya stands out as a very rare name in the United States, with only 2,209 total births recorded since its inception. The majority of those named Liya are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. With 2,173 under-30s compared to just 36 aged 30-60, it's clear that Liya is favored by a new generation of parents looking for unique names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Liya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Liya
How Many People Have the Name Liya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,193 people in the United States currently share the name Liya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 150,484 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Liya a Common or Rare Name?
Liya 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 Liya Mean?
Liya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Liya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Liya Most Popular?
The name Liya reached peak popularity in 2022, with 148 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 Liya?
Approximately 2,193 people named Liya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,209. That works out to roughly 1 in 150,484 Americans.
Is Liya a rare name?
Liya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 150,484 Americans has this name.
What does the name Liya mean?
Liya means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Liya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Liya are male and 100% are female.
When was Liya most popular?
Liya peaked in 2022 with 148 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.