Girl nameCurrently #187 in the USRising
Lia
//ˈliə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lia |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 39 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1964 | 69 |
| 1965 | 103 |
| 1966 | 111 |
| 1967 | 93 |
| 1968 | 106 |
| 1969 | 116 |
| 1970 | 108 |
| 1971 | 157 |
| 1972 | 112 |
| 1973 | 89 |
| 1974 | 95 |
| 1975 | 89 |
| 1976 | 94 |
| 1977 | 121 |
| 1978 | 99 |
| 1979 | 97 |
| 1980 | 134 |
| 1981 | 140 |
| 1982 | 148 |
| 1983 | 155 |
| 1984 | 144 |
| 1985 | 168 |
| 1986 | 158 |
| 1987 | 174 |
| 1988 | 185 |
| 1989 | 200 |
| 1990 | 198 |
| 1991 | 190 |
| 1992 | 168 |
| 1993 | 166 |
| 1994 | 185 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 187 |
| 1997 | 218 |
| 1998 | 211 |
| 1999 | 233 |
| 2000 | 300 |
| 2001 | 313 |
| 2002 | 346 |
| 2003 | 397 |
| 2004 | 447 |
| 2005 | 516 |
| 2006 | 580 |
| 2007 | 590 |
| 2008 | 741 |
| 2009 | 868 |
| 2010 | 892 |
| 2011 | 846 |
| 2012 | 907 |
| 2013 | 811 |
| 2014 | 864 |
| 2015 | 996 |
| 2016 | 989 |
| 2017 | 954 |
| 2018 | 1,320 |
| 2019 | 1,168 |
| 2020 | 1,098 |
| 2021 | 1,039 |
| 2022 | 1,234 |
| 2023 | 1,432 |
| 2024 | 1,605 |
Lia through the decades
- Lia peaked in 2024, when 1,605 babies were named Lia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lia has risen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lia currently ranks #187 in the US and is on the rise.