Gentle, soft, or tender
Liyan is an Arabic name derived from the root L-Y-N, which signifies softness and flexibility. It is often used to describe a person with a gentle or kind disposition. While more common as a feminine name in some regions, it is used as a masculine name in various Middle Eastern and Asian cultures.
Less common today
Liyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,148 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
