Will my child share the name Liah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Liah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Liah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Liah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Liah is rising: up 1,788 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,295 in 2005.

Is Liah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Liah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Liah a popular baby name in the United States?

Liah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Liah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Liah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Liah

Liah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 130 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1295 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Liah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Liah in their class.