Heart or beloved
Liba is a name of Yiddish origin meaning 'heart' or 'beloved'. It has historically been used within Jewish communities as a term of endearment that transitioned into a formal given name. In some contexts, it is also considered a Czech diminutive of LibuΕ‘e, meaning 'love'.
Less common today
Liba isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,590 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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