UK girl's name
Liat
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "you have toiled" or "lioness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Liat is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Liat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Liat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Liat. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Liat ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Liat.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Liat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Liat mean?
The name Liat originates from the Hebrew language and culture. It is a feminine given name that has been in use since ancient times. The name Liat is derived from the Hebrew word "lavi," which means "lioness."
In the ancient Hebrew scriptures, the lioness was often used as a symbol of strength, courage, and majesty. This association with the lioness likely contributed to the popularity of the name Liat among Hebrew families seeking to imbue their daughters with these admirable qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liat can be found in the Book of Judges, a part of the Hebrew Bible. In this text, Liat is mentioned as the name of one of the daughters of Lamech, a descendant of Cain.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Liat. One of the most famous was Liat Ben-Hur (1936-2021), an Israeli novelist and playwright. Her works explored themes of identity, family, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Another prominent figure named Liat was Liat Sayer (1928-2018), an Israeli politician and activist. She served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1973 to 1977 and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and social justice.
In the field of music, Liat Cohen (born 1984) is a celebrated Israeli singer and songwriter. Her unique blend of traditional Middle Eastern sounds and contemporary pop has earned her critical acclaim and a devoted following.
The name Liat has also found its way into the annals of sports history. Liat Akta (born 1971) is a former Israeli professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 15 in the world in 1993.
Finally, Liat Shorer-Zeltser (born 1975) is an Israeli-American mathematician and professor at the University of Virginia. Her research contributions in the field of combinatorics have garnered her numerous honors and awards.
While the name Liat has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended its origins and become a beloved name across various communities and societies. Its enduring appeal lies in its connection to strength, courage, and majesty – qualities that have resonated with parents throughout the ages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Liat over time
The chart below shows babies named Liat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Liat, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Liat was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Liat
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Liat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Liat in the UK right now?
In 2016, Liat was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Liat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Liat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Liat?
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "you have toiled" or "lioness".
How many people are called Liat in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Liat across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.