Lya
3 countries#36 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
13,098 births recorded 1928–2022 · currently #36 · peaked in 2022 with 1,284 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Loire-Atlantique, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
971 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #2822 · peaked in 2019 with 64 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
48 births recorded 2011–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
48 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #720 | — |
| 2004 | #548 | ↑172 |
| 2005 | #403 | ↑145 |
| 2006 | #402 | ↑1 |
| 2007 | #303 | ↑99 |
| 2008 | #257 | ↑46 |
| 2009 | #188 | ↑69 |
| 2010 | #159 | ↑29 |
| 2011 | #124 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #115 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #98 | ↑17 |
| 2014 | #79 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #65 | ↑14 |
| 2016 | #64 | ↑1 |
| 2017 | #60 | ↑4 |
| 2018 | #60 | — |
| 2019 | #54 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #46 | ↑8 |
| 2021 | #50 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #36 | ↑14 |
Frequently asked questions about Lya
Is Lya a popular name?
Yes — Lya currently ranks #36 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lya more common for boys or girls?
Lya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lya most popular?
Lya peaked in 2022 in France, with 1,284 recorded births that year.
Is Lya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1154 in 1928 to #36 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lya?
At least 14,117 babies have been recorded with the name Lya across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Lya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lya appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lya include Lilibeth, Livie, Maritza, Maverick.
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