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Liara

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Pronounced lee-AHR-uh /li.ˈɑɹ.ə/Medium

Meaning: no established traditional meaning; popularized as a fictional character nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Liara has no established traditional meaning; it spread mainly as a fictional character's name.

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Origin MediumModern

Meaningno established traditional meaning; popularized as a fictional character name

U.S. rank (2025)#2011 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 816

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Liara carries no documented old etymology and is best known as a name popularized through fiction. Its appeal is in its sound, the soft 'Lee-ah-ra' flow rather than any inherited meaning. It is genuinely a modern, invented name, and there is no point pretending it has deeper roots.

The vowel-heavy shape places it near familiar names like Liana and Lara without being a variant of either. With no recorded spellings or bearers here, it stands on sound alone.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Liara is 'squadmate', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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If you like Liara…

Liana— Shares the soft 'Li-' opening and flowing vowels of Liara.

Lara— Echoes Liara's '-ara' ending and gentle sound.

Kiara— Shares the '-iara' sound at the heart of Liara.

Lia— A short name matching Liara's 'Lee-ah' opening.

Clara— Shares the '-ara' close and the same smooth, simple feel.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liara mean?

Liara is usually explained as meaning 'squadmate' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Liara?

It's commonly said lee-AHR-uh /li.ˈɑɹ.ə/.

Is Liara a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Liara is used as a girl name.

How popular is Liara?

In 2024, Liara ranked #2615 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.