Lia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Lia has its origins in both Italian and Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew name Leah, meaning weary or tired. It has evolved from Leah to Lia, becoming a popular name in its own right. It retains biblical relevance through Leah's story in the Old Testament, while its modern image is one of elegance and simplicity. Lia has gained popularity in recent decades and is associated with notable individuals in various fields.

The name Lia is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lia has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2017th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1120th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1003rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 555th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 293rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lia"

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Pronunciation

/ˈliːə/

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Origin

Italian, Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Lia is derived from the Hebrew name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'tired'. In Italian, Lia is often considered a diminutive form of names like Rosalia or Emilia, but it has also become a standalone name.

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Meaning

weary, tired

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Language Evolution

Leah (Hebrew), Lia (Italian)

Biblical Background

The name Lia has biblical relevance as it is derived from Leah, who was one of the wives of Jacob in the Old Testament.

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Historical Usage

The name Lia gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Italian-speaking countries and among those influenced by Hebrew names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Leah, Liya, Lea

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Lia is perceived as a modern, elegant name with a soft sound, popular among parents looking for short and meaningful names.

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Famous People

Lia Marie Johnson, American actress and internet personality, Lia Thomas, American swimmer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Lia"

"Lia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 14347th of 16616 10
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 23106th of 23106 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 7328th of 9204 15
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2017th of 12526 559
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1120th of 19264 1,724
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1003rd of 27321 2,758
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 555th of 35406 8,405
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 293rd of 30306 13,505

Regional Popularity of "Lia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Lia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
87.20%
1942nd/2227
71.36%
1734th/2430
100.00%
2853rd/2853
46.81%
1299th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
42.39%
1245th/2937
25.67%
894th/3483
51.71%
1819th/3518
22.40%
906th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
28.82%
1062nd/3685
14.91%
667th/4475
27.88%
1448th/5194
14.93%
943rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
13.57%
622nd/4582
6.41%
331st/5164
9.74%
712th/7313
7.61%
568th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
11.32%
451st/3984
4.37%
196th/4487
4.29%
293rd/6822
3.94%
247th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Lia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.