Lyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lyah means 'weary or tired' and is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Lyah
Lyah is a name derived from the Hebrew name Leah, which means 'weary or tired'. It is also considered a variation of the name Lia. Lyah has a gentle and delicate sound, and is often associated with a calm and compassionate personality. With only two syllables, Lyah is a simple yet elegant name that has a timeless appeal. It is of Hebrew origin.
Popularity of the Name Lyah
The popularity for the name Lyah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 33 births, which ranked number 7,602 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Lyah had the most female births in 2018 with 33, which ranked number 4,235 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 16 births, a decline of -42.86%. Among females, Lyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 16 births, a decline of -42.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lyah
- 10 Year Trend of Lyah: -42.86%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lyah: -42.86%
Popularity of Lyah by State
Among females, Lyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lyah
- Total Births of Lyah: 15 (-5.44%)
- Female Births of Lyah: 15 (-5.44%)
Given the downward trend of Lyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.44% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.44%.