Liyana
About Liyana
A gentle, evocative, and multicultural choice, Liyana is both a Zulu name associated with rainstorms and a Malay and Arabic name, meaning "soft, delicate". In a recent year, it has been a rising star in England and Wales, the Netherlands, and Belgium, where it ranks in the Top 150.
In addition to the aforementioned origins, Liyana may also be considered a spelling variation of Liana (a plant name and diminutive of Liliana and Juliana) and a Chinese name meaning "beautiful, graceful, and elegant", giving it widespread appeal.
Pronounced lee-AH-nuh.
As of October 2026, Liyana ranked #1059 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,704 | 65 | 36.4 |
| 2015 | #2,449 | 75 | 42 |
| 2016 | #2,377 | 79 | 44.6 |
| 2017 | #2,213 | 86 | 49.8 |
| 2018 | #2,173 | 87 | 51.1 |
| 2019 | #1,983 | 98 | 58.4 |
| 2020 | #1,723 | 117 | 72.4 |
| 2021 | #1,688 | 123 | 75 |
| 2022 | #1,542 | 139 | 84.7 |
| 2023 | #1,677 | 124 | 77.3 |
| 2024 | #1,484 | 147 | 90.7 |
| 2025 | #1,059 | 232 | 144.3 |
World rankings
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