Lichynia was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lichtenforst.
The place is now called Lichynia and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichinia | German Empire | Cosel | 1936 |
| Lichtenforst | German Empire | Cosel | 1939 |
| Lichynia | Under Polish administration | Koźle | 1945 |
| Lichynia | Poland | Opole | 1992 |