Ligia
girl nameLigia entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2874 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2874
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4588 |
| 1940s | #4839 |
| 1950s | #5392 |
| 1960s | #5106 |
| 1970s | #5168 |
| 1980s | #4570 |
| 1990s | #6948 |
| 2000s | #9632 |
| 2010s | #15592 |
| 2020s | #13477 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ligia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ligia alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ligia in 2025?
- Ligia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ligia most popular?
- Ligia peaked in 1971, reaching #2874 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ligia with classmates?
- Ligia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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