Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lia.
National Rank (2025)
#200
All-Time Peak Rank
#188 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
28,501
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Lia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Lia
According to SSA data, Lia achieved its highest historical rank of #188 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,610 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 53.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 79 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+53.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,610Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
79Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:7
1940s:33
1950s:273
1960s:790
1970s:1,060
1980s:1,606
1990s:1,948
2000s:5,098
2010s:9,749
2020s:7,937
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesL-ia
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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