Liya
4 countries#199 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Liya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,555 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #199 · peaked in 2020 with 445 births
Most common in: Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,375 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #1341 · peaked in 2025 with 165 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Virginia, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
614 births recorded 1998–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 59 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
601 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #654 · peaked in 2021 with 59 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
13 births recorded 2005–2024 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Liya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #2953 | — |
| 2004 | #1311 | ↑1642 |
| 2005 | #1367 | ↓56 |
| 2006 | #1551 | ↓184 |
| 2007 | #1228 | ↑323 |
| 2008 | #976 | ↑252 |
| 2009 | #734 | ↑242 |
| 2010 | #509 | ↑225 |
| 2011 | #501 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #412 | ↑89 |
| 2013 | #360 | ↑52 |
| 2014 | #324 | ↑36 |
| 2015 | #286 | ↑38 |
| 2016 | #247 | ↑39 |
| 2017 | #222 | ↑25 |
| 2018 | #228 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #155 | ↑73 |
| 2020 | #135 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #161 | ↓26 |
| 2022 | #199 | ↓38 |
Frequently asked questions about Liya
Is Liya a popular name?
Yes — Liya currently ranks #199 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Liya more common for boys or girls?
Liya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Liya most popular?
Liya peaked in 2020 in France, with 445 recorded births that year.
Is Liya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Liya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3803 in 1999 to #199 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Liya?
At least 6,544 babies have been recorded with the name Liya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Liya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Liya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Liya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Liya include Anita, Livvy, Magdalene, Samadhi.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Liya in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.