Liyana
4 countries#188 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Liyana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,902 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2021 with 279 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,860 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #188 · peaked in 2021 with 272 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,681 births recorded 1994–2025 · currently #1059 · peaked in 2025 with 232 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
771 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #612 · peaked in 2018 with 85 births
Most common in: Mayotte, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
42 births recorded 2016–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 2025 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Liyana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 18 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #1535 | — |
| 2005 | #1406 | ↑129 |
| 2006 | #1435 | ↓29 |
| 2007 | #1126 | ↑309 |
| 2008 | #1034 | ↑92 |
| 2009 | #821 | ↑213 |
| 2010 | #538 | ↑283 |
| 2011 | #629 | ↓91 |
| 2012 | #499 | ↑130 |
| 2013 | #388 | ↑111 |
| 2014 | #367 | ↑21 |
| 2015 | #406 | ↓39 |
| 2016 | #323 | ↑83 |
| 2017 | #315 | ↑8 |
| 2018 | #298 | ↑17 |
| 2019 | #248 | ↑50 |
| 2020 | #220 | ↑28 |
| 2021 | #188 | ↑32 |
Frequently asked questions about Liyana
Is Liyana a popular name?
Yes — Liyana currently ranks #188 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Liyana more common for boys or girls?
Liyana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Liyana most popular?
Liyana peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 272 recorded births that year.
Is Liyana rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Liyana’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1535 in 2004 to #188 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Liyana?
At least 4,354 babies have been recorded with the name Liyana across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Liyana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Liyana appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Liyana?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Liyana include Jazlynn, Sapphire, Dua, Giavanna.
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Ranked directly next to Liyana in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.