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Lia
Meaning: form of Leah · Origin: Italian / Spanish / Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Lia is a form of Leah used in Italian, Spanish and several other languages. Leah is a biblical name whose Hebrew meaning is uncertain, often linked with 'weary'.
Popularity of Lia in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,526 US baby girls named Lia — #200 for girls · Peak: 1,610 in 2024 · 1950: 13 · 2000: 300 · 2020: 1,098
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Lia
LEE-uh · IPA /ˈliːə/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Multilingual form of Leah / Lia; Hebrew root uncertain
How the meaning and use of Lia developed
Lia is used in many languages as a form of Leah or Julia-related names; the underlying Hebrew meaning of Leah is debated.
Related names from the same root
Leah · Leia · Lía
Sibling names that go well with Lia
Sister: Myla · Ana
Brother: Alex · Tate
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Nicknames
Li
Variants & related names
Leah, Lea, Lya
Lia name art
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FAQ
What does the name Lia mean?
Lia means “form of Leah”. It comes from Italian / Spanish / Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Lia?
Lia is usually pronounced LEE-uh (/ˈliːə/).
Is Lia a popular name?
In 2025, Lia ranked #200 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,526 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2024 (1,610 babies).
What are nicknames for Lia?
Li.
What are other forms of Lia?
Leah, Lea, Lya.
What are good sibling names for Lia?
Sister: Myla, Ana. Brother: Alex, Tate.
Similar names
Aria · Bella · Sienna · Gemma · Juliet · Arianna
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.