Ligia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Ligia is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Ligia often also consider Estefanita, Wina, Elbert .
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Ligia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 664 babies have been named Ligia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ligia is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #37,763 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,763
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ligia
Ligia is a girl name .
Ligia is currently ranked #37,763 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ligia include Lig, Liy, Liie, and Ligkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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