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Lia Girl

Popularity: #181 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-uh / liːə

Italian; Hebrew

Meaning

Italian: bearer of good news; Hebrew: weary

Historical & Cultural Background

Lia is a name with roots in both Italian and Hebrew cultures. In Italian, it is often considered a diminutive of names like Rosalia or Amelia. In Hebrew tradition, Lia is associated with the biblical figure Leah, the wife of Jacob. The name has gained popularity in various countries, reflecting its multicultural appeal.

Trend Summary

Lia has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Leah
  • Liya

International Variants

  • Lea (Spanish)
  • Liya (Hebrew)
  • Léa (French)

Famous people named Lia

Lia Thomas is an American swimmer known for competing in NCAA women's swimming events.

Lia Ices is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her ethereal music style.

Lia Miller is a notable figure in the field of environmental science.

Lia K is a Brazilian singer and dancer known for her work in the funk carioca genre.

Fictional characters named Lia

Lia is a character in the book series 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass, known for her strong will and determination.

Lia is a character in the animated series 'The Owl House', where she plays a supportive role to the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lia was first seen in the United States in 1933. Lia has ranked as high as #379 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Lia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 278
18%
TX 257
17%
FL 145
9%
NY 115
7%
NJ 61
4%
IL 50
3%
AZ 49
3%
NC 45
3%
WA 41
3%
GA 35
2%
VA 33
2%
TN 33
2%
MA 31
2%
CO 30
2%
IN 29
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19337
19458
19477
19489
19499
195013
195120
195220
195324
195424
195536
195622
195739
195834
195941
196044
196141
196247
196360
196469
1965103
1966111
196793
1968106
1969116
1970108
1971157
1972112
197389
197495
197589
197694
1977121
197899
197997
1980134
1981140
1982148
1983155
1984144
1985168
1986158
1987174
1988185
1989200
1990198
1991185
1992168
1993166
1994185
1995202
1996182
1997218
1998211
1999233
2000300
2001313
2002346
2003397
2004447
2005516
2006580
2007590
2008741
2009868
2010892
2011846
2012907
2013811
2014864
2015996
2016989
2017954
20181,320
20191,168
20201,098
20211,039
20221,234
20231,427
20241,605