Lija Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-jah / ˈliːdʒə

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: God is my salvation; Arabic: a form of the name Laila, meaning night

Historical & Cultural Background

Lija is a name with roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the biblical name Leah. The Arabic variant connects to the name Laila, which is popular in various cultures. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions.

Similar Names

LinaLaraLanaLeilaLizaLivia

Variants

  • Liya
  • Leah

International Variants

  • Liya (Russian)
  • Laila (Arabic)
  • Lea (Italian)

Famous people named Lija

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Fictional characters named Lija

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Sibling Suggestions

LilaMayaNinaZaraTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lija was first seen in the United States in 1979. Lija has ranked as high as #1389 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lija has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lija

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19795
20146