Is Blia a boy's or girl's name?

Blia is primarily a girl's name.

When was Blia most popular?

Blia reached its peak popularity in 1982 with 12 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Blia?

Blia is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1980. Its peak was in 1982.

Blia

An uncommon Hmong pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

alternative form of bllât (“wheat”)

Blia is a girl's baby name of Hmong origin, connected to the word for 'flower.' It is a traditional name within Hmong communities, particularly among families of Laotian and Vietnamese origin who resettled in the United States following the Vietnam War era.

Short and melodic, Blia carries deep cultural roots and a delicate natural imagery, making it a meaningful choice for families honoring their Hmong heritage.

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Popularity Over Time

Blia has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Blia
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	38	#10423	▼
1980s	81	#7466	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 1980–1994)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Blia
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1994	5	#13709	-5 (-50.0%)
1993	10	#8132	+4 (66.7%)
1992	6	#11929	-1 (-14.3%)
1991	7	#10400	-3 (-30.0%)
1990	10	#7944	-1 (-9.1%)
1989	11	#7012	+1 (10.0%)
1988	10	#7182	+3 (42.9%)
1987	7	#8877	+1 (16.7%)
1986	6	#9683	-4 (-40.0%)
1985	10	#6513	+4 (66.7%)
1983	6	#9141	-6 (-50.0%)
1982	12	#5569	+2 (20.0%)
1981	10	#6376	+1 (11.1%)
1980	9	#6844	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1980–1994) · Methodology