Lia: meaning of the Hebrew name

Questions about Lia

What does the name Lia mean?

As ליה: Lia is a modern Israeli name read as li plus Yah, "mine and God's". Some also see it as a soft variation of the name Leah. As ליאה: Lia is a fuller spelling of Leah, one of the matriarchs of the Jewish people, wife of Jacob and mother of six of the tribes of Israel. A girl's name that conveys rootedness and gentleness.

How do you pronounce Lia?

As ליה: Lia is pronounced LEE-ah in modern Israeli Hebrew. As ליאה: Lia is pronounced LEE-ah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Lia in Hebrew?

Lia stands for different Hebrew names: ליה ("mine and God's"), ליאה ("form of Leah"). The most common in Israel is ליה.

Is Lia a biblical name?

Yes. Lia appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 29:16 (spelled ליאה).

How popular is the name Lia in Israel?

In 2024, Lia (ליה) ranked #14 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (734 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #12, in 2017. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.

What is the gematria of Lia?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליה adds up to 45 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5). In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליאה adds up to 46 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + He 5).