Will my child share the name Liyah with classmates?

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

Is Liyah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Liyah is declining: down 1,090 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #998 in 2002.

Is Liyah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Liyah 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 Liyah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Liyah

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

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Liyah

Liyah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 361 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #998 in 2002 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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