Lileana Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lee-LEH-nah /liˈleɪnə/
Origin: Latin; Hebrew
Meaning: Latin: 'lily'; Hebrew: 'God has answered'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lileana is believed to be a modern variant of the name Liliana, which has roots in the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily." The lily flower has long been associated with purity and beauty, and this connection is reflected in the name's connotations. The transition from Latin to various languages saw the name evolve, with forms appearing in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, where Liliana became a popular choice.
The name entered the English-speaking world through these languages, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived and embraced. Historically, the name Liliana has been linked to various saints, notably Saint Liliana, a lesser-known figure in Christian hagiography.
The name gained further prominence through literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which contributed to the spread of biblical names and their derivatives in English-speaking cultures. The association of the lily with the Virgin Mary in Christian symbolism also bolstered the name's appeal, as it represented purity and motherhood.
Culturally, names derived from flowers, such as Lileana, often carry significant symbolic weight, representing beauty, grace, and femininity. The enduring nature of floral names in various cultures speaks to their aesthetic and emotional resonance.
While Lileana itself may not have a long historical record, its roots in the more established name Liliana connect it to a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic history, reflecting the beauty and significance attributed to the lily throughout the ages.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lileana was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Lileana has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Lileana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lileana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lileana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lileana
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lileana.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |