Liyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Liyah means 'weary' or 'delicate'.
Meaning of the Name Liyah
Liyah is a name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of the name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'delicate'. Liyah is a feminine name that is often given to girls. It has a gentle and pleasing sound. Liyah can also be seen as a modern and unique variation of the name Leah.
Popularity of the Name Liyah
The popularity for the name Liyah peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 120 births, which ranked number 2,937 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Liyah had the most female births in 2005 with 120, which ranked number 1,656 out of 19,191 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Liyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 114 births to 57 births, a decline of -50.00%. Among females, Liyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 114 births to 57 births, a decline of -50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Liyah
- 20 Year Trend of Liyah: -35.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Liyah: -50.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Liyah: -50.00%
Popularity of Liyah by State
Among females, Liyah was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Liyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Liyah
- Total Births of Liyah: 53 (-6.70%)
- Female Births of Liyah: 53 (-6.70%)
Given the downward trend of Liyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 53 births in 2024. For Females, births for Liyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 53 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.70%.