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Liba

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEEB-a /ˈlib.æ/Medium

Meaning: LoveMedium

In 30 seconds: Liba is a Yiddish girl's name meaning 'love.'
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Origin MediumYiddish
MeaningLove
U.S. rank (2025)#2598 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,051

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519562025

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

Liba is a Yiddish name carrying the meaning 'love.' It appears with accented spellings such as Líba and Lība, which mark the long vowel in different writing systems. The meaning sits at the heart of the name, making it warm and direct.

Liba is short and soft, just two syllables, with the accent on the opening 'Lee' sound. The variant spellings reflect how it travels between Yiddish and other scripts.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Liba is 'love', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Liba — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LíbaLība

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liba mean?

Liba is usually explained as meaning 'love' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Liba?

It's commonly said LEEB-a /ˈlib.æ/.

Is Liba a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Liba?

In 2024, Liba ranked #2861 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.

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