Lariya
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 236 living Americans carry the first name Lariya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lariya today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lariya births was 2009 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lariya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lariya with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
236
~ 1 in 1,452,349 Americans
Peak year
2009
19 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,659
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Lariya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lariya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 117 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lariya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lariya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lariya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lariya
Lariya is a feminine given name with its origins in the Sanskrit language, spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "laraa," which means "beloved" or "darling." It is believed to have originated in the Hindu culture during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lariya can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Lariya is mentioned as the name of a princess who was known for her beauty and grace. However, the details surrounding her character and the specific time period in which she lived are not clearly defined.
Throughout history, the name Lariya has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Lariya Nanda, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE. She is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and trigonometry.
Another prominent figure with the name Lariya was Lariya Devi, a powerful queen who ruled over the Kachhwaha kingdom in Rajasthan, India, during the 16th century. She is remembered for her strong leadership and her role in expanding the kingdom's territories.
In the realm of literature, Lariya Sundari was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer from the 18th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love and devotion, were widely acclaimed and influential during her time.
Moving forward in history, Lariya Kanhere was a prominent Indian social reformer and activist who lived in the 19th century. She was a strong advocate for women's rights and played a pivotal role in the movement to abolish the practice of Sati, a controversial Hindu ritual involving the burning of widows on their husband's funeral pyre.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Lariya. While the name may have origins rooted in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, its enduring presence across various periods and regions serves as a testament to its timeless appeal and significance.
People
Lariya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lariya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with L
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FAQ
Lariya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lariya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 236 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lariya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,452,349 US residents.
Is Lariya a common name?
We classify Lariya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 238 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lariya most popular?
The single biggest year for Lariya was 2009, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lariya is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lariya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lariya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lariya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lariya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lariya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lariya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Lariya?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.