Lia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Weary; bearer of good news
Origin: Hebrew/Italian/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #200 in 2025 with 1,526 babies born.
History: Lia surged in the 2010s-2020s as an ultra-short name meaning 'bearer of good news' in Greek. Three letters, maximum elegance — Lia proves you don't need length for beauty. The name works across Italian, Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish traditions. Lia represents the minimalist revolution in American naming.
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Lia? About 1 in 2,181 babies born in 2025 were named Lia, or roughly 4.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lia
What does the name Lia mean?
Lia means “Weary; bearer of good news” from Hebrew/Italian/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Lia?
Lia has Hebrew/Italian/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Weary; bearer of good news”.
How popular is Lia?
Lia ranked #200 in 2025 — given to 1,526 babies that year.
When was Lia most popular?
Lia peaked in 2024 with 1,605 babies registered that year.
Is Lia a boy or girl name?
Lia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lias in registered births are female.
Is the name Lia rising or falling in popularity?
Lia has risen 91 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #291 in 2020 to #200 in 2025.
How long has Lia been recorded?
Lia appears in birth records across 81 years — from 1933 through 2025.