I am with God; or to be mine
Liya is a name with multiple roots, most notably as a modern Hebrew variant of Liah or Leah, often interpreted as 'I am with God'. In Russian and Slavic contexts, it serves as a diminutive or independent form of names like Liliya. It is appreciated for its simple, cross-cultural appeal and soft phonetic sound.
Less common today
Liya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,345 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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