Lilia

Lilia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin#859 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Lilia

Root meaning: β€œlily”

  • A female given name from Latin.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lilia, plural of lilium (β€œlily”), or a Latinization of the English Lily.

How popular is Lilia?

#859girls, 2025
315U.S. babies in 2025
#752peak rank (1928)
14,319babies since 1880

Since 1880, 14,314 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lilia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #752 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #8032 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #859 for girls, with 315 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lilia FAQ

What does the name Lilia mean?

Lilia traces back to a root meaning "lily". A female given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin lilia, plural of lilium (β€œlily”), or a Latinization of the English Lily.

What is the origin of the name Lilia?

Lilia is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lilia?

Since 1880, 14,314 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Lilia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #752 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #8032 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #859 for girls, with 315 babies given the name.

Is Lilia a boy or girl name?

Lilia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,314 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.