Lia Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Italian, Lia means “bearer of good news,” adding a positive connotation.

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A Deep Dive

Lia Overview

Meaning

Relaxed, weary

Gender

Girl

Origin

Italian, Hebrew, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Lia,” a variant of “Leah,” meaning “weary”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈliːə/

Popularity

Lia is cherished in Italy, Portugal, and Brazil, and has also gained recognition in the USA. In 2023, Lia ranked #289 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

3 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cute, Short

Associated Traits

Elegant, gentle, delicate

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the biblical Leah, Jacob’s first wife, symbolizing devotion and endurance.

Name Day

May 23 (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Lia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Leah, Lya, Lía, Liya, Lea, Lina

Common Nicknames

Lia-chan, LiLi, Lili-bug

Diminutives

Li, Lala, Lee

Famous People

  • Lia Marie Johnson
    (American Actress and Singer)
  • Lia Neal
    (American Swimmer)
  • Lia Purpura
    (American Poet and Essayist)
  • Lia Williams
    (British Actress)
  • Lia Kim
    (South Korean Choreographer)
  • Lia Ices
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Lia Leendertz
    (British Gardening Writer)
  • Lia Halloran
    (American Visual Artist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lia Haddock
    ("Limetown," Podcast Series)
  • Lia Marie Johnson
    ("T@gged," TV Series)
  • "Lia's Song"
    (Song)
  • Lia DeBeers
    ("Fear Street," Book Series)
  • Lia
    ("Lia's Story," Novel)
  • "Lia's Adventure"
    (Children's Book)
  • Lia
    ("Lia and the Family Secret," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Lia?

Lia means “weary” or “tired” in Hebrew. It is often associated with the qualities of gentleness and compassion.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lia?

The name Lia has Hebrew roots, derived from the Hebrew name Leah, which means “weary.” It also has connections to Italian and Greek origins, where it is used as a short form of names like Rosalia and Eulalia.

Lia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3102021#2492022#2092023
Top 3 Rankings#2092023#2462018#2492022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023209
(+40 from 2022)
1425
(+192 from 2022)
0.08147
2022249
(+61 from 2021)
1233
(+196 from 2021)
0.06876
2021310
(-19 from 2020)
1037
(-60 from 2020)
0.05788
2020291
(-9 from 2019)
1097
(-70 from 2019)
0.06206
2019282
(-36 from 2018)
1167
(-153 from 2018)
0.06360
2018246
(+91 from 2017)
1320
(+366 from 2017)
0.07098
2017337
(-3 from 2016)
954
(-35 from 2016)
0.05050
2016334
(-5 from 2015)
989
(-6 from 2015)
0.05109
2015329
(+49 from 2014)
995
(+131 from 2014)
0.05100
2014378
(+5 from 2013)
864
(+54 from 2013)
0.04416
2013383
(-32 from 2012)
810
(-97 from 2012)
0.04202
2012351
(+27 from 2011)
907
(+61 from 2011)
0.04677
2011378
(-22 from 2010)
846
(-46 from 2010)
0.04366
2010356
(+14 from 2009)
892
(+24 from 2009)
0.04549
2009370
(+57 from 2008)
868
(+127 from 2008)
0.04286
2008427
(+102 from 2007)
741
(+151 from 2007)
0.03558
2007529
(-8 from 2006)
590
(+10 from 2006)
0.02788
2006521
(+34 from 2005)
580
(+64 from 2005)
0.02774
2005555
(+60 from 2004)
516
(+69 from 2004)
0.02542
2004615
(+51 from 2003)
447
(+50 from 2003)
0.02215
2003666
(+50 from 2002)
397
(+51 from 2002)
0.01979
2002716
(+47 from 2001)
346
(+33 from 2001)
0.01752
2001763
(-1 from 2000)
313
(+13 from 2000)
0.01580
2000762
(+143 from 1999)
300
(+67 from 1999)
0.01503
1999905
(+63 from 1998)
233
(+22 from 1998)
0.01197
1998968
(-53 from 1997)
211
(-7 from 1997)
0.01088
1997915
(+113 from 1996)
218
(+36 from 1996)
0.01142
19961028
(-93 from 1995)
182
(-20 from 1995)
0.00949
1995935
(+69 from 1994)
202
(+17 from 1994)
0.01051
19941004
(+85 from 1993)
185
(+19 from 1993)
0.00949
19931089
(-13 from 1992)
166
(-2 from 1992)
0.00842
19921076
(-70 from 1991)
168
(-17 from 1991)
0.00838
19911006
(-56 from 1990)
185
(-13 from 1990)
0.00910
1990950
(-42 from 1989)
198
(-2 from 1989)
0.00964
1989908
(+10 from 1988)
200
(+15 from 1988)
0.01004
1988918
(+23 from 1987)
185
(+11 from 1987)
0.00962
1987941
(+51 from 1986)
174
(+16 from 1986)
0.00928
1986992
(-59 from 1985)
158
(-10 from 1985)
0.00856
1985933
(+69 from 1984)
168
(+24 from 1984)
0.00910
19841002
(-52 from 1983)
144
(-11 from 1983)
0.00799
1983950
(+44 from 1982)
155
(+7 from 1982)
0.00866
1982994
(+31 from 1981)
148
(+8 from 1981)
0.00816
19811025
(+34 from 1980)
140
(+6 from 1980)
0.00783
19801059
(+235 from 1979)
134
(+37 from 1979)
0.00753
19791294
(-46 from 1978)
97
(-2 from 1978)
0.00563
19781248
(-173 from 1977)
99
(-22 from 1977)
0.00602
19771075
(+132 from 1976)
121
(+27 from 1976)
0.00736
19761207
(+51 from 1975)
94
(+5 from 1975)
0.00598
19751258
(-82 from 1974)
89
(-6 from 1974)
0.00570
19741176
(+24 from 1973)
95
(+6 from 1973)
0.00607
19731200
(-162 from 1972)
89
(-23 from 1972)
0.00573
19721038
(-177 from 1971)
112
(-45 from 1971)
0.00695
1971861
(+232 from 1970)
157
(+49 from 1970)
0.00896
19701093
(-90 from 1969)
108
(-8 from 1969)
0.00590
19691003
(+5 from 1968)
116
(+10 from 1968)
0.00658
19681008
(+74 from 1967)
106
(+13 from 1967)
0.00620
19671082
(-117 from 1966)
93
(-18 from 1966)
0.00542
1966965
(+59 from 1965)
111
(+8 from 1965)
0.00632
19651024
(+325 from 1964)
103
(+34 from 1964)
0.00564
19641349
(+86 from 1963)
69
(+9 from 1963)
0.00353
19631435
(+216 from 1962)
60
(+13 from 1962)
0.00302
19621651
(+137 from 1961)
47
(+6 from 1961)
0.00232
19611788
(-93 from 1960)
41
(-3 from 1960)
0.00197
19601695
(+25 from 1959)
44
(+3 from 1959)
0.00212
19591720
(+151 from 1958)
41
(+7 from 1958)
0.00197
19581871
(-143 from 1957)
34
(-5 from 1957)
0.00165
19571728
(+659 from 1956)
39
(+17 from 1956)
0.00186
19562387
(-654 from 1955)
22
(-14 from 1955)
0.00107
19551733
(+453 from 1954)
36
(+12 from 1954)
0.00180
19542186
(-64 from 1953)
24
No change from 1953
0.00121
19532122
(+205 from 1952)
24
(+4 from 1952)
0.00124
19522327
(-81 from 1951)
20
No change from 1951
0.00105
19512246
(+663 from 1950)
20
(+7 from 1950)
0.00108
19502909
(+702 from 1949)
13
(+4 from 1949)
0.00074
19493611
(-18 from 1948)
9
No change from 1948
0.00051
19483593
(+753 from 1947)
9
(+2 from 1947)
0.00052
19474346
(-959 from 1945)
7
(-1 from 1945)
0.00039
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19453387
(+19 from 1933)
8
(+1 from 1933)
0.00059
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333406
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00067
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Lia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1822021#1592022#1332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1572021#1642022#1452023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2152021#1442022#1122023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2122021#1842022#1232023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1412021#1242022#1242023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3212021#2702022#1442023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5642021#4682022#3612023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3422021#2112022#2302023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5712021#5762022#5822023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6172021#6122022#6582023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2772021#4342022#2422023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3302021#2902022#2052023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4272021#2542022#3022023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1802021#1162022#1202023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2992021#4402022#3652023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2512021#2162022#2512023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2982021#2862022#2802023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3782021#3282022#2902023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8072021#4892022#3472023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4402021#3052022#4282023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6142021#5522022#3502023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7042021#2622022#5202023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1852018#952020#1082022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2302021#1812022#2192023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7952021#10282022#5822023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3312021#4212022#4102023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7342021#5352022#3792023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4642021#6002022#3482023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3742020#5332022#2292023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5202020#3492022#2872023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2172021#2032022#1662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4682021#3392022#4702023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4732021#5542022#4682023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6382021#4262022#6332023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#8182021#5002022#7012023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5542021#2822022#2832023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1522020#1262021#2102022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2122018#2092019#1632022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1802015#1792018#2212021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6042021#4372022#4992023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4132015#4312016#2522019

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2581989#2652008#2122011

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4742021#2272023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1702015

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1752012

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3031996

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2242010

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2342012

Popularity Rankings for Lia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#132021#122022#92023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#162020#132021#102022

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#112020#112021#132022

Popularity in Catalonia, Spain

Catalonia, Spain flagCatalonia, Spain#182020#172021#202022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#302021#382022#322023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#482020#412021#472022

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#692020#412021#492022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#592020#642021#502022

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#522021#632022#762023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#612020#652021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#702020#822021#682022

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#1062016#1192017#1132018

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1572021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2112020#2742021#1692022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1772021#2032022#2122023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2532021#2382022#1902023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1922018#1992019#1962021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2882022#2022023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3292018#2052020#4132022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2552021#2082022#2202023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2662021#3542022#3912023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3392021#4182022#2812023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4392019#3992020#3832021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Usually, Lia is a girl’s name, appreciated for its gentle and lyrical nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lia

Lia in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Lia Marie Johnson (Actress, born 1996): An American actress and singer who gained fame through her YouTube channel and roles in "Teens React."
  • Lia Neal (Swimmer, born 1995): An American competitive swimmer who has won multiple Olympic medals.
  • Lia Purpura (Author, born 1964): An American poet and essayist whose works have received critical acclaim.
  • Lia Williams (Actress, born 1964): A British actress known for her performances in theater, film, and television.
  • Lia Kim (Choreographer, born 1984): A South Korean choreographer and dancer recognized for her work with popular K-pop groups.
  • Lia Ices (Musician, born 1983): An American singer-songwriter with a distinctive ethereal style.
  • Lia Leendertz (Author, born 1973): A British gardening writer and journalist with several published books.
  • Lia Halloran (Artist, born 1977): An American visual artist known for her works exploring science and nature.
  • Lia Haddock ("Limetown," 2015 Podcast Series): A journalist investigating the mysterious disappearance of over 300 people from a neuroscience research community.
  • Lia Marie Johnson ("T@gged," 2016 TV Series): A character who becomes embroiled in a dangerous social media game.
  • "Lia's Song" (2018 Song): A touching ballad about love and loss.
  • Lia DeBeers ("Fear Street," 1994 Book Series): A witch from the infamous Fear Street saga who wreaks havoc on Shadyside.
  • Lia ("Lia's Story," 2011 Novel): Chronicles the life and struggles of a young girl named Lia in a dystopian world.
  • "Lia's Adventure" (2010 Children's Book): Follows the magical journey of a girl named Lia who discovers a hidden world.
  • Lia ("Lia and the Family Secret," 2014 Film): A young woman uncovering her family's hidden past.
  • None

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