How Many People Are Named Lya?
Complete statistics for the name Lya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lya, a very rare female name, is held by just 902 people in the US today, making up 1 in 365,954 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 93% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 911 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lya Through the Generations
Lya has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 64 births in 2019 marking its peak, the name has maintained a strong presence among those under 30, with 843 individuals falling into this age bracket. The average age of someone named Lya is 13, indicating that it's still gaining traction and likely to continue growing in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Lya
Lya is a female first or given name and is usually thought of as a variant of "Lia" or "Leah."…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lya
How Many People Have the Name Lya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 902 people in the United States currently share the name Lya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 365,954 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lya a Common or Rare Name?
Lya 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 Lya Mean?
Lya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lya Most Popular?
The name Lya reached peak popularity in 2019, with 64 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 Lya?
Approximately 902 people named Lya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 911. That works out to roughly 1 in 365,954 Americans.
Is Lya a rare name?
Lya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 365,954 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lya mean?
Lya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lya are male and 100% are female.
When was Lya most popular?
Lya peaked in 2019 with 64 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.