Liria
A girl's name of Albanian origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Liria is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, elegant sound — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. With only 27 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Liria ranks #16629 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Liria is a girl's baby name of Albanian origin meaning 'freedom' or 'liberty,' from the Albanian word liri (freedom). In Albania and Kosovo, names meaning freedom carry profound political and emotional resonance, evoking centuries of struggle for national identity and independence.
Freedom names have a universal appeal across cultures that have known oppression. Liria transforms the Albanian aspiration for liberty into a name of remarkable beauty — a daughter named for the most fundamental human aspiration.
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Liria is cataloged under the Albanian naming tradition. Names from the Albanian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Liria has been recorded as a girl's name since 1931, with 27 total births. Browse the Albanian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Liria has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1931.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #16629 | — |
| 2010s | 5 | #17116 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 6 | #7976 | — |
| 1960s | 6 | #6668 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | #4709 | — |
The Story of Liria
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1968, Liria is a Gen X staple. Girls named Liria are most likely born between 1958 and 1978.
How rare is Liria?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Liria — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1931, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1931–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #16629 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17116 |
| 1973 | 6 | #7976 |
| 1968 | 6 | #6668 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4709 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1931–2024