The name Ligia is of Latin origin and means 'pledged, dedicated'. It is derived from the Latin word 'ligare', which translates to 'to bind' or 'tie'. This name was quite popular among early Christians, likely due to its symbolic meaning of being devoted or dedicated to a cause. In some cultures, Ligia is also associated with the lily flower, as it sounds similar to the Italian and Portuguese word for 'lily', which is 'ligio' or 'lírio'. Today, Ligia remains a charming and distinctive name choice, often used in various Romance language-speaking countries.
It appears that the name Ligia experienced peaks in popularity during certain decades. In the 1960s and early 1970s, there were consistently high numbers of births, with a notable spike in 1971 (24 births). This trend continued into the late 1980s, with several years exceeding 20 births each. However, since the late 1990s, the popularity of the name Ligia has declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded in most recent years. Overall, the name Ligia has been given to a total of 696 babies over the course of these statistics.