Liyana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Liyana is an Arabic name meaning softness or delicateness. It has evolved from classical Arabic to modern usage and is associated with grace. There is no biblical relevance. The name has become popular in recent decades, especially within Middle Eastern and South Asian communities, and is often viewed positively.
The name Liyana is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Liyana has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Liyana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7473rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1982nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liyana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Liyana"
Pronunciation
/liˈjɑːnə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Liyana is derived from the Arabic word 'līānā', which means 'softness' or 'delicateness'.
Meaning
softness, tenderness, delicateness
Language Evolution
Liyana (Modern Arabic), Liyānā (Classical Arabic)
Historical Usage
Liyana has gained popularity in various cultures primarily in the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly in Middle Eastern and South Asian communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Liana, Lianna, Liyanna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Liyana is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Liyana Jasmay - Malaysian actress and singer, Liyana Fizi - Malaysian singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Liyana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Liyana"
"Liyana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7473rd of 35406 | 241 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1982nd of 30306 | 1,203 |
Regional Popularity of "Liyana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Liyana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
62.45% 3225th/5164 |
- |
91.57% 6834th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.50% 1733rd/3984 |
27.35% 1227th/4487 |
31.81% 2170th/6822 |
34.35% 2156th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Liyana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Liyana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.