Will my child share the name Liyaana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Liyaana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Liyaana in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Liyaana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Liyaana is at its highest recorded position — #1,197 in 2025, with 27 births. In 2020 it ranked #3,117.

Is Liyaana a good choice for a distinctive name?

Liyaana 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 Liyaana a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Liyaana

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Liyaana is a distinctive choice, ranked #1197 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Liyaana in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Liyaana

Liyaana has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1541. The name has climbed 1576 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

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