Ligota Górna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ober Ellguth.
The place is now called Ligota Górna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ober Ellguth | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Ligota Górna | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Ligota Górna | Poland | Opole | 1992 |