The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5 births ranking #9930. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lia is a light, graceful short name used across several languages. Because it can come from more than one longer name, its exact meaning depends on the root a family intends.
Lia has become increasingly popular as parents favour short, internationally easy names. Its flexibility is a major strength, since it can feel classic, modern, or nickname-like depending on context.