| Meaning | bound, tied |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Lya |
Brevity reaches its apex with this three-letter gem that proves size bears no relation to impact. Lya possesses an almost ethereal quality, feeling light and airy while maintaining substance. The name's simplicity becomes its defining characteristic, offering a minimalist approach to naming that many contemporary parents appreciate. Lya sounds both ancient and futuristic simultaneously, creating temporal ambiguity that enhances its appeal. The 'y' adds visual interest to what might otherwise be an extremely simple construction. This name works particularly well in multicultural families, easily traversing linguistic boundaries. Lya suggests someone creative and unconventional, comfortable standing apart from mainstream choices. The name's brevity ensures it never overwhelms in combination with longer surnames. Parents seeking something truly unusual without venturing into invented territory often find Lya strikes the perfect balance between distinctive and genuine.
| Lia |
| Lya |
| Lyly |
| Ya |
| Lya De Putti | Hungarian actress |
| Lya Mara | German silent film actress |
| Lya Luft | Brazilian writer |
| Lya Solis | Mexican actress |
| Lya Battle | Uruguayan poet |
| Lya Stern | French photographer |
| Lya de Barberiis | Italian composer |
| Lya of the Shadow | from the "Earth's Children" book series by Jean M. Auel |
| Lya Veloren | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Belikov | from the "Vampire Academy" series by Richelle Mead |
| Lya Harpell | from the "Forgotten Realms" universe |
| Lya Nym | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Bright | from the "Shannara" series by Terry Brooks |
| Lya Trellis | from the "Realm of the Elderlings" series by Robin Hobb |
| Lya Sarten | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Lah | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Drall | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Rall | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya J’antra | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Th’at | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Inberg | from the movie "Hidden Figures" |
| Lya Velichkov | from the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R" video game series |
| Lya Whitt | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Kyrell | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Zarr | from the "Star Wars Legends" universe |
| Lya Wyldstyle | from the movie "The Lego Movie" |