NAME PROFILE
Lya
Derived from Middle English and Old French, meaning a slope or a bank of a hill. It represents a person who is steady, resilient, and possesses a natural inclination towards strength and groundedness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 971 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2001 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%TX — 32%FL — 15%AZ — 8%NY — 4%
Notable People
Patsy Cline (Country singer known for 'Walkin' After Midnight') · Ernest Cline (Science fiction novelist of 'Ready Player One') · Nels Cline (Lead guitarist for the band Wilco) · Emma Cline (Author of the bestselling novel 'The Girls') · Edward F. Cline (Film director of 'My Little Chickadee')
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