Liba is a Yiddish feminine given name derived directly from the Yiddish word ליבע (libe), meaning "love". This name belongs to a small category of Yiddish names that draw from common abstract nouns, reflecting the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition of selecting meaningful vernacular names. As a secular rather than a biblical or Hebrew name, Liba was historically used alongside or in place of traditional Hebrew names among Yiddish-speaking communities in Eastern Europe. Variants of the name include Leeba, an alternative anglicized spelling, while the masculine form is Lieber (meaning "beloved" from Yiddish lib "dear"). The name Liba remains in use today, particularly among Orthodox Jewish communities and descendants of Yiddish speakers, though it is less common than in preceding centuries.