NAME PROFILE
Elmyra
Derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'weary' or 'wild cow' (symbolizing a gazelle), Lyah represents a person with a serene and resilient soul who moves through life with quiet strength and natural elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 537 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1926 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
WI — 67%PA — 33%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Lyah (Brazilian singer and songwriter) · Leah Remini (Actress known for The King of Queens) · Leah Pipes (Actress from The Originals) · Leah Williamson (Professional footballer for Arsenal and England) · Leah Lewis (Lead actress in The Half of It)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LyLili
Similar Names
PREMIERE MOBILE COMPANION
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).