Liah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-ah / liːəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'I am the Lord'; English: diminutive of Leah
Historical & Cultural Background
Liah is often considered a variant of Leah, a name of Hebrew origin. Leah appears in the Bible as the first wife of Jacob and is associated with meanings related to weariness and delicate beauty. The name Liah has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a modern trend of using shorter, more streamlined names.
Trend Summary
Liah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leah
- Lia
International Variants
- Lea (Italian)
- Lia (Spanish)
- Léa (French)
Famous people named Liah
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Fictional characters named Liah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Liah was first seen in the United States in 1979. Liah has ranked as high as #1198 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Liah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Liah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 29 | |
| CA | 26 | |
| NY | 15 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| AZ | 6 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 67 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 98 |
| 2012 | 84 |
| 2013 | 86 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 140 |
| 2017 | 153 |
| 2018 | 181 |
| 2019 | 171 |
| 2020 | 140 |
| 2021 | 157 |
| 2022 | 177 |
| 2023 | 170 |
| 2024 | 170 |