Lya
Girl nameLya has been given to 971 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2019.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
971
Peak year
2019 (64 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1968
10-year trend
▲ +20%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lya.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lya?
Lya has been given to 971 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lya peak?
Lya peaked in 2019, when 64 babies were given the name.
Is Lya a girl or boy name?
Lya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lya are girls).
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