Liah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Liah means 'weary' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Liah
Liah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'weary'. It is a variant of the name Leah, which is derived from the Hebrew word 'le'ah', meaning 'weary'. In the Bible, Leah was one of the wives of Jacob and the mother of six of his sons. Liah is a short and elegant name with a strong biblical connection.
Popularity of the Name Liah
The popularity for the name Liah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 181 births, which ranked number 2,358 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Liah had the most female births in 2018 with 181, which ranked number 1,270 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Liah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 84 births to 176 births, an increase of 109.52%. Among females, Liah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 84 births to 176 births, an increase of 109.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liah
- 20 Year Trend of Liah: 633.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Liah: 109.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liah: 109.52%
Popularity of Liah by State
Among females, Liah was most popular in Southwestern states with 40 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 34 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 1101 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 941 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 890 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liah
- Total Births of Liah: 190 (7.68%)
- Female Births of Liah: 190 (7.68%)
Given the upward trend of Liah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.68% increase in total births, for a total of 190 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 190 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.68%.