Gender: Female
Origin: Filipino
Meaning: Joy or happiness
Pronunciation: L IH G EY AH
Popularity Rank: #35,458
Ligaya is a Filipino name meaning 'happiness' or 'joy'. It is a popular name in the Philippines and embodies the idea of living a joyful and contented life.
The name Ligaya is of Filipino origin and means Joy or happiness. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ligaya is commonly found in Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and 38 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IH G EY AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ligaya is recorded 960 times globally, ranking it as the 35,458th most common name worldwide.
Ligaya is most prevalent in Philippines, with 137 occurrences, making it the 940th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Ligaya is found among 1 in every 1772 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | #940 | 1 : 1,772 |
| Saudi Arabia | #15,998 | 1 : 21,424 |
| Kuwait | #4,020 | 1 : 6,405 |
| United States of America | #18,936 | 1 : 21,036 |
| Italy | #12,200 | 1 : 14,421 |
| United Arab Emirates | #8,276 | 1 : 12,758 |
| Singapore | #5,943 | 1 : 11,770 |
| Hong Kong | #5,219 | 1 : 9,027 |
| Bahrain | #4,594 | 1 : 8,566 |
| Canada | #10,185 | 1 : 12,831 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ligaya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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