Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian supermodel and probably the most famous person with this name. The name comes of Hebrew and Russian origin.
Meaning of the name Liya
I am with God
Origin of the name Liya
Hebrew and Russian
Symbolism of the name Liya
Liya likes to complete what she starts. She was born to be a leader and is very generous. Liya has high morals and is a balanced, honest person. Liya is wise and has a special love for beauty. She likes to think before she acts.
Style of the name Liya
Classic
Gender of the name Liya
Liya is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Liya
LEE-yah
Number of syllables in the name Liya
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Liya
Liya is strong and independent. She is a great leader and excels. Liya is always looking for their perfect partner, someone who complements them. She wants harmony and balance in her life and feels incomplete without someone to share her love and ideals with.
Alternative spellings for the name Liya
Nicknames for the name Liya
- Lee
- Ya-ya
- Li
- Lee-lee
Popularity of the name Liya
Liya entered the popularity charts in 1992. It stayed unknown until around 2001; then it started to rise gradually. It steadily went up every year until it peaked around 2013. The popularity of this name has stayed steady since then.
Related names for the name Liya
Great middle names for Liya and their meanings
- Adele (noble kind or type)
- Alice (noble)
- Belle (beautiful)
- Camille (helper to the priest)
- Elizabeth (God is my oath)
- Gwen (fair, white, blessed, or holy)
- Hope (desire of fulfillment)
- Jade (stone of the colic)
- Joy (happiness)
- Lorelei (alluring enchantress)
Famous people with the name Liya
- Liya Kebede (Ethiopian fashion model)
Liyas in popular culture
Liya spelled in that way is not used in popular culture.