Lia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LEE-uh · 2 syllables
Dutch: a diminutive of the given name Cornelia
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- LEE-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #200
- US babies a year
- about 1,369 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Lia?
Lia was the #200 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,526 babies. It’s rising: up 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #200 |
| England & Wales | #399 |
| Scotland | #370 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| France | #218 |
| Canada | #263 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Lia?
Half of US adults named Lia are older than 29; most are between 18 and 61. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Lia
How do you pronounce Lia?
Lia is pronounced LEE-uh.
How popular is the name Lia?
Lia was the #200 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,526 babies. It’s rising: up 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Lia?
Half of US adults named Lia are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 61.