Total births
971
Girls' name · since 1968
Lya
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 971 babies named Lya, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2906
- among girls today
- 971
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
971 babies have been named Lya since 1968, making it today's #2906 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lya has been recorded 971 times among girls since 1968, currently ranked #2906 nationally and more common than 84% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #2906 among girls today
- 971 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lya is currently the #2906 girls' name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 971 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2906
- among girls today
- 971
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Lya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2906
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Lya was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
64 babies were named Lya in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Lya compares
971 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lya's all-time total is 154% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 971 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lya's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#2,906
Active since
1968
Lya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Lya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lya's strongest decade.
399 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Lya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
167 births
- 2010s
2010s
399 births
- 2020s
2020s
325 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 399 births (41% of all-time use).
How Lya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lya's total volume
Lya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lya by state
Where Lya concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 197 | 20.3% |
| #2 | California | | 176 | 18.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 50 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 21 | 2.2% |
| #5 | New York | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Lya's total US births 20.3%
Even split
197 of 971 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lya? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 971 babies named Lya. Today it holds rank #2906 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 64 births.
When was Lya most popular? ▼
Lya was most popular in the 2010s decade with 399 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Lya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lya are Texas (197 births), California (176 births), Florida (50 births).
How long has the name Lya been used? ▼
Lya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 58 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lyanna, Lyana, Lyanne, Lyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lya's data
- Lya's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (399 total births) through the 2020s (325) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lyas (197 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lya
Nearby Names Like Lya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lya
Lyanna Girl
#957 3,772 births
Lyana Girl
#3351 956 births
Lyanne Girl
#15583 427 births
Lyah Girl
#9915 371 births
Lyann Girl
286 births
Compare Lya side by side: Lya vs Lyanna Lya vs Lyana Lya vs Lyanne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lya
Myka #2905
2,799 births · Peak 2012
Shaylee #2907
7,052 births · Peak 2007
Kiley #2904
19,175 births · Peak 2008
Yaritza #2908
8,431 births · Peak 1993
Jazelle #2903
3,180 births · Peak 2007
Cierra #2909
27,623 births · Peak 1998
Aven #2902
1,655 births · Peak 2012
Miyah #2910
3,550 births · Peak 2012
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lya: #2906 Girls' Name - 971 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lya. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lya draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.