What is the origin of the name Liyana?

Liyana is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Liyana?

Liyana is currently ranked #1484 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Liyana?

Liyana is pronounced lee-AH-nah.

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GirlArabic

Liyana

lee-AH-nah

Popularity

#1484

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,449

Peak Year

#147 in 2024

First Recorded

1994

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name that means 'tenderness' or 'softness,' often associated with beauty and grace.

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Li Ana

Spelling Variations

Lianna Liana Leeyana

Similar Names

Layla Aaliyah Samira Yasmin

Personality Traits

GentleEmpatheticCaringArtistic

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