Lia

At a Glance

Meaning

Form of Leah (Hebrew root disputed, traditionally glossed 'weary'); or, in Sicily, short for Ilìa/Elijah ('my God is Yahweh')

Origin

Italian, variant of Leah (Hebrew); also Sicilian short form of Ilìa (Elijah)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

LEE-ahListen

Lia is a girl's name, pronounced LEE-ah, with a classic feel. It's an Italian variant of Leah, a Hebrew name whose root is disputed but traditionally glossed as 'weary'; in Sicily, Lia is also used as a short form of Ilìa, or Elijah. You may come across the claim that Lia means 'bearer of good news' — that isn't supported by any etymology, so its documented ties are to Leah and Ilìa instead.

Meaning & Origin of Lia

Meaning: Form of Leah (Hebrew root disputed, traditionally glossed 'weary'); or, in Sicily, short for Ilìa/Elijah ('my God is Yahweh').

Origin: Italian, variant of Leah (Hebrew); also Sicilian short form of Ilìa (Elijah).

A common claim: Lia means 'bearer of good news' Actually: Lia is primarily a form of Leah (Hebrew root disputed, traditionally glossed 'weary'), or, in Sicily, short for Ilìa/Elijah ('my God is Yahweh').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lia

Popularity of Lia

Social Security data going back to 1933 shows Lia reaching its highest rank on record in 2024, landing at #187 with 1,605 babies given the name that year.

FAQ

What does the name Lia mean?

Form of Leah (Hebrew root disputed, traditionally glossed ‘weary’); or, in Sicily, short for Ilìa/Elijah (‘my God is Yahweh’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Lia?

Lia is pronounced LEE-ah (IPA: /ˈliːə/).

Is Lia a popular name right now?

Lia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #187 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1933–2024.)

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