Liyah
Every Liyah since 1994 — 2,200 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liyah
Liyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,874 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,200 American babies have been named Liyah. Its peak came in 2005, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Liyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,874 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,088 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,357 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,948 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,434 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,806 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,553 |
| 2018 | 86 | #2,183 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,153 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,609 |
| 2015 | 96 | #2,051 |
| 2014 | 97 | #2,029 |
| 2013 | 99 | #1,984 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1,798 |
| 2011 | 88 | #2,167 |
| 2010 | 105 | #1,919 |
| 2009 | 97 | #2,097 |
| 2008 | 94 | #2,148 |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,079 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1,928 |
| 2005 | 120 | #1,663 |
| 2004 | 114 | #1,705 |
| 2003 | 79 | #2,196 |
| 2002 | 89 | #1,977 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,994 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,605 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liyah in 2025?
Liyah ranked #3,874 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liyah?
2,200 babies have been named Liyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liyah most popular?
Liyah peaked in 2005, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Liyah a boy or girl name?
Liyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liyah rising or falling?
Liyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.