I am with God; exalted; flower
Liyah is a modern name with multiple potential roots. It is often used as a shortened form of Aliyah, meaning 'exalted' or 'to ascend' in Hebrew and Arabic, or as a variation of the Hebrew name Leah. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Swahili word for 'flower'.
Less common today
Liyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,667 in 2005.
British R&B singer-songwriter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
