Lya
Every Lya since 1968 — 971 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lya
Lya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,845 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 971 American babies have been named Lya. Its peak came in 2019, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Lya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,845 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,912 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,038 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,632 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,054 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,918 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,699 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,713 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,744 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,448 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,286 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,070 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,756 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,089 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,523 |
| 2010 | 28 | #5,047 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,332 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,875 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,230 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,735 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,710 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,038 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,125 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,748 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,575 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,529 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,797 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lya in 2025?
Lya ranked #2,845 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lya?
971 babies have been named Lya in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lya most popular?
Lya peaked in 2019, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Lya a boy or girl name?
Lya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lya rising or falling?
Lya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.