Liahna
A feminine name combining "Lia" meaning bearer of glad tidings and "Ana" meaning grace.
Name Census estimates that about 215 living Americans carry the first name Liahna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Liahna today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Liahna births was 2011 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Liahna. 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.
People living today
215
~ 1 in 1,594,206 Americans
Peak year
2011
25 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,675
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Liahna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Liahna 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 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liahna 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 Liahna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Liahnas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Liahna
The name Liahna is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language, where it is a variation of the name Liana. The name Liana itself is derived from the Hawaiian word "lau," which means "leaf." It is thought that the name Liahna emerged as a variation of Liana sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century.
The Hawaiian islands have a rich cultural heritage, and names often hold deep significance, reflecting the natural beauty and traditions of the islands. The connection of the name Liahna to the word "leaf" suggests a connection to nature and the lush, verdant landscapes of Hawaii.
While there are no known historical references to the name Liahna in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earliest recorded use of the name appears to be in the early 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Liahna was Liahna Kamelamela, a Hawaiian hula dancer and teacher born in 1895.
Another notable person with the name Liahna was Liahna Kamalani, a Hawaiian singer and musician who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. Her music helped to preserve and promote traditional Hawaiian music and culture.
In the literary world, Liahna Gabriello was a Hawaiian author and playwright who wrote several works exploring the experiences of Native Hawaiians in the 20th century. She was born in 1922 and published her first play, "The Bird of Paradise," in 1954.
Moving into more recent history, Liahna Hinahina was a Hawaiian activist and community leader who fought for the preservation of Native Hawaiian lands and cultural rights in the latter half of the 20th century. She was born in 1935 and played a pivotal role in several landmark legal cases related to indigenous rights in Hawaii.
Lastly, Liahna Kamaile was a Hawaiian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her works incorporating traditional Hawaiian motifs and materials. She was born in 1942 and exhibited her sculptures in galleries and museums throughout Hawaii and the mainland United States.
While the name Liahna has Hawaiian roots and connections to the natural beauty of the islands, it has also been embraced by individuals of various cultural backgrounds, particularly in recent decades. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the rich heritage and traditions of the Hawaiian people.
People
Liahna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Liahna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Liahna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Liahna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 215 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Liahna 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 1,594,206 US residents.
Is Liahna a common name?
We classify Liahna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 217 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Liahna most popular?
The single biggest year for Liahna was 2011, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Liahna is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Liahna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Liahna 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.
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.