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Liyat

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Pronounced lee-YAHT /liˈjɑt/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Hebrew, 'you are mine to me', and an Amharic (Ethiopian) name, 'a gift; growth'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: You are mine; a gift: Liyat is Hebrew/Amharic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lee-YAHT').
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Origin LowHebrew, Ethiopian
MeaningVariously from the Hebrew, 'you are mine to me', and an Amharic (Ethiopian) name, 'a gift; growth'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16317 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220102025

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

Liyat comes variously from the Hebrew, 'you are mine to me', and an Amharic (Ethiopian) name, 'a gift; growth' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lee-YAHT').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Ethiopian families. Rare, you-are-mine at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Liyat is variously 'you are mine to me' (Hebrew) and 'a gift; growth' (Amharic) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'lee-YAHT').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Liyat — Hebrew/Amharic; routes layered

Variations

LiatLiyatt

Nicknames

Li

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liyat mean?

Liyat is variously Hebrew 'you are mine' and Amharic 'a gift; growth'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Liyat?

It's said lee-YAHT /liˈjɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Liyat a boy or girl name?

Liyat is a girl's name.

How popular is Liyat?

Liyat is a very rare name in the U.S.

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