Ligota was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ellgoth.
The place is now called Ligota and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellgoth | Austro-Hungary | Bielitz/Bielsko | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Ligota | Austro-Hungary | Bielitz/Bielsko | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Ligota | Poland | Bielsko | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Ellgoth | German Empire | Bielitz | 1939 |
| Ligota | Poland | Bielsko-Biała | 1945 |
| Ligota | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |