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Lyah

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Pronounced LEE-ah /ˈli.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Leah/Lia — from the Hebrew, variously 'weary; a wild cow/gazelle'; also an Italian short form of names in -lia; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Weary; a wild cow/gazelle: Lyah spells Leah/Lia. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LEE-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Leah/Lia — from the Hebrew, variously 'weary; a wild cow/gazelle'; also an Italian short form of names in -lia; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9946 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 358

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819992024

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

Lyah is a spelling of Leah/Lia — from the Hebrew, variously 'weary; a wild cow/gazelle'; also an Italian short form of names in -lia (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Leah/Lia. Rare in this form, weary-and-a-gazelle at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Leah is Hebrew, variously 'weary; a wild cow/gazelle' — Lyah is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEE-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Leah — Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

LeahLiaLeia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyah mean?

Lyah spells Leah/Lia — Hebrew, variously 'weary; a wild cow/gazelle'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lyah?

It's said LEE-ah /ˈli.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyah a boy or girl name?

Lyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Lyah?

Lyah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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