UK girl's name
Liyara
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Liyara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Liyara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. 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.
Liyara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Liyara. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Liyara ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 4 girls were registered as Liyara.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Liyara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2024
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Liyara mean?
The name Liyara is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was widely used in the Indian subcontinent. The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "liyara," which means "beautiful" or "graceful." This suggests that the name was likely given to children as a way of bestowing upon them the qualities of beauty and grace.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Liyara can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Liyara is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph who was known for her exceptional beauty and grace. This reference dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE, indicating that the name has been in use for over two millennia.
During the medieval period, the name Liyara gained popularity among the ruling classes and aristocracy in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. Several notable historical figures bore this name, including Liyara Devi, a 12th-century princess from the Chahamana dynasty of Rajasthan, and Liyara Bai, a 16th-century warrior queen from the Bundela clan of Madhya Pradesh.
In the realm of literature, one of the most famous individuals named Liyara was Liyara Sundari, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century during the Mughal era. Her collection of poetry, known as the "Liyara Rasamanjari," is considered a masterpiece of Braj Bhasha literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Liyara was Liyara Begum, a 19th-century courtesan and dancer from Lucknow, who was renowned for her beauty, grace, and artistic talent. She was a prominent figure in the cultural life of the city during the reign of the Nawabs of Awadh.
Throughout history, the name Liyara has been associated with qualities of beauty, grace, and elegance, reflecting its origins in the Sanskrit language. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over time, the name continues to hold significance in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Liyara over time
The chart below shows babies named Liyara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Liyara, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liyara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Liyara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5265 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Liyara
- 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
Liyara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Liyara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Liyara was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Liyara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 4 babies registered as Liyara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Liyara?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is light".
How many people are called Liyara in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Liyara across the 3 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.