Lia
Pronunciation: [ l-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 15 babies have been named Lia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,973 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,973
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lia is also used as a girl name, ranked #188.
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About the Name Lia
Lia is a boy name .
Is Lia a boy or girl name? Lia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,973 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #188. Lia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lia is currently ranked #34,973 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lia include Liam, Lian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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