Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis

Top Baby Names 2025: The Playground Analysis

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The name Lia peaked for boys at #9061 in 1991. Lia is also used for girls, ranking #200 in 2025.

The name Lia is a girl's name of Italian, Russian origin meaning "weary".

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Short, sweet, and clear, Lia is used throughout Europe, across America, and in some areas of Asia and Africa, making it a truly international and versatile choice. 
 
On one hand, Lia can be a short form of any name ending in -lia, from Amelia and Natalia, to Aurelia and Rosalia, to Alia and Evangelia. This would make it a nickname name, fitting in well with other popular choices like Josie, Mila, and Ellie. 
 
On the other hand, Lia is a variation of the classic, Biblical Leah, and the preferred spelling in Italy, Portugal, and Greece. More recently, however, Lia has been on the rise in Germany, Chile, and Belgium too, where it ranks in the Top 100.
 
With its appealing simplicity, Lia has also been steadily rising up the US charts since the late 90s. It peaked in 2024 at #187 and is given to around 1500 babies each year.

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The name Lia is currently ranked #200 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #187 in 2024. The name is most popular in Delaware, Hawaii, and Nevada. Lia is occasionally used for boys in 2023.

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