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Lia

LEE-ah

Popularity

#187

stable

Letters

3

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

26,981

Peak Year

#1,605 in 2024

First Recorded

1933

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Lia is often considered a short form of names like Amelia, Cornelia, or Rosalia. It can also be derived from the Hebrew name Leah, meaning 'weary'.

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LeeLia-Lia

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lia Marie Johnson

    American actress, singer and internet personality.

  • Lia Neal

    American Olympic swimmer, medalist.

Nicknames

LeeLia-Lia

Spelling Variations

LeahLiyahLya

Similar Names

MiaAvaEllaSophia

Personality Traits

GentleSweetCreativeIntuitive

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