Lia
Every Lia since 1933 — 28,516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lia
Lia is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #200 in 2025 with 1,526 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 28,516 American babies have been named Lia. Its peak came in 2024, when 1,610 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,526 | #200 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,610 | #188 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,430 | #210 | 5 | #13,390 |
| 2022 | 1,234 | #249 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,039 | #309 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,098 | #291 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,168 | #282 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,321 | #247 | — | — |
| 2017 | 954 | #337 | — | — |
| 2016 | 989 | #335 | — | — |
| 2015 | 996 | #330 | — | — |
| 2014 | 864 | #378 | — | — |
| 2013 | 811 | #383 | — | — |
| 2012 | 907 | #351 | — | — |
| 2011 | 847 | #378 | — | — |
| 2010 | 892 | #356 | — | — |
| 2009 | 868 | #370 | — | — |
| 2008 | 741 | #427 | — | — |
| 2007 | 590 | #529 | — | — |
| 2006 | 580 | #521 | — | — |
| 2005 | 516 | #556 | — | — |
| 2004 | 447 | #615 | — | — |
| 2003 | 397 | #666 | — | — |
| 2002 | 346 | #716 | — | — |
| 2001 | 313 | #765 | — | — |
| 2000 | 300 | #764 | — | — |
| 1995 | 202 | #937 | — | — |
| 1990 | 198 | #953 | — | — |
| 1985 | 168 | #936 | — | — |
| 1980 | 134 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 1975 | 89 | #1,260 | — | — |
| 1970 | 108 | #1,097 | — | — |
| 1965 | 103 | #1,029 | — | — |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,758 | — | — |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,979 | — | — |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,544 | — | — |
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Famous people named Lia
- Lia Manoliu Athlete · 1932–1998
- Lia van Leer Designer · 1924–2015
- Lia Singer · b. 1981
- Lia Quartapelle Politician · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lia in 2025?
Lia ranked #200 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,526 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lia?
28,516 babies have been named Lia in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lia most popular?
Lia peaked in 2024, when 1,610 newborns received the name.
Is Lia a boy or girl name?
Lia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lia rising or falling?
Lia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lia?
Well-known people named Lia include Lia Manoliu (athlete), Lia van Leer (designer), Lia (singer).