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Liyana is a feminine name used in Malay. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Arabic ليّن (layyin) meaning ‘soft, delicate’, from the root لان (lāna) meaning ‘to be soft’." It ranked #1059 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Arabic ليّن (layyin) meaning ‘soft, delicate’, from the root لان (lāna) meaning ‘to be soft’. The entry lists its usage as Malay.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Liyana ranked #1059 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1059 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liyana mean?
Liyana means "soft, delicate", according to Behind the Name.
Is Liyana a popular name?
Liyana ranked #1059 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Liyana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Liyana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Liyana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
