Lilia Girl

Popularity: #643 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIL-ee-uh /ˈlɪl.i.ə/

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: lily; Hebrew: God is my light

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lilia is derived from the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily," a flower that has been associated with purity and beauty throughout history. The transition of the name into English can be traced through various linguistic stages, beginning with its Latin roots.

From Latin, it evolved into Old French as "lilie," which was then adopted into Middle English as "lily." The name Lilia likely emerged as a diminutive or derivative form in various cultures, reflecting the flower's significance in both religious and secular contexts. Historically, the lily has been a symbol of various virtues and has appeared in numerous cultural and religious texts.

In Christianity, the lily is often associated with the Virgin Mary, symbolizing purity and motherhood. This connection was particularly emphasized during the medieval period, when the flower became a common motif in religious art and literature.

The name Lilia may have gained traction during this time as a feminine counterpart to the flower's symbolic meanings. Additionally, the name appears in various forms across different languages and cultures, reinforcing its historical resonance.

The use of Lilia can also be linked to notable figures and saints throughout history. For instance, Saint Lilia is recognized in some Christian traditions, contributing to the name's enduring presence in religious contexts.

Furthermore, the name has been used in literature and poetry, often evoking imagery of beauty and grace, which has helped to solidify its cultural significance. Overall, Lilia embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural symbolism, reflecting the enduring appeal of the lily as a representation of beauty and virtue.

Famous people named Lilia

In this section, you will find notable people named Lilia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lilia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lilia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lilia Kopylova is a dancer and choreographer best known for Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the Stars, and her work in ballroom dance.

Lilia Silvestri is a singer and songwriter best known for her music in the pop genre and her performances in various music festivals.

Fictional characters named Lilia

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Lilia is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a prominent figure in the narrative, often depicted as a strong and capable ally.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lilia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lilia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LilaLinaLiviaLanaLenaLydiaLiana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lilia was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Lilia has ranked as high as #1629 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Lilia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lilia 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 Lilia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Lilia.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 315 0 315
2024 290 0 290
2023 271 0 271
2022 260 0 260
2021 249 0 249
2020 205 0 205
2019 223 0 223
2018 245 0 245
2017 233 0 233
2016 268 0 268
2015 284 0 284
2014 291 0 291
2013 280 0 280
2012 302 0 302
2011 304 0 304
2010 304 0 304
2009 298 0 298
2008 293 0 293
2007 308 0 308
2006 281 0 281
2005 228 0 228
2004 256 0 256
2003 224 0 224
2002 217 0 217
2001 193 0 193
2000 194 0 194
1999 181 0 181
1998 167 0 167
1997 190 0 190
1996 149 0 149
1995 128 0 128
1994 132 0 132
1993 119 0 119
1992 137 0 137
1991 138 0 138
1990 144 0 144
1989 137 0 137
1988 110 5 105
1987 98 0 98
1986 110 0 110
1985 98 0 98
1984 99 0 99
1983 118 0 118
1982 134 0 134
1981 144 0 144
1980 138 0 138
1979 143 0 143
1978 110 0 110
1977 135 0 135
1976 134 0 134
1975 154 0 154
1974 158 0 158
1973 146 0 146
1972 114 0 114
1971 131 0 131
1970 128 0 128
1969 101 0 101
1968 101 0 101
1967 88 0 88
1966 77 0 77
1965 90 0 90
1964 100 0 100
1963 94 0 94
1962 86 0 86
1961 99 0 99
1960 87 0 87
1959 91 0 91
1958 86 0 86
1957 90 0 90
1956 66 0 66
1955 72 0 72
1954 75 0 75
1953 70 0 70
1952 56 0 56
1951 62 0 62
1950 44 0 44
1949 54 0 54
1948 55 0 55
1947 43 0 43
1946 37 0 37
1945 34 0 34
1944 22 0 22
1943 25 0 25
1942 31 0 31
1941 32 0 32
1940 19 0 19
1939 27 0 27
1938 32 0 32
1937 39 0 39
1936 53 0 53
1935 40 0 40
1934 45 0 45
1933 48 0 48
1932 72 0 72
1931 54 0 54
1930 73 0 73
1929 60 0 60
1928 90 0 90
1927 64 0 64
1926 62 0 62
1925 49 0 49
1924 63 0 63
1923 48 0 48
1922 64 0 64
1921 29 0 29
1920 61 0 61
1919 37 0 37
1918 30 0 30
1917 37 0 37
1916 31 0 31
1915 26 0 26
1914 29 0 29
1913 19 0 19
1912 16 0 16
1910 13 0 13
1909 10 0 10
1908 12 0 12
1907 17 0 17
1906 13 0 13
1905 11 0 11
1904 13 0 13
1903 11 0 11
1902 13 0 13
1901 8 0 8
1900 7 0 7
1899 7 0 7
1895 7 0 7
1894 6 0 6
1893 6 0 6
1892 5 0 5
1890 5 0 5
1889 7 0 7
1888 7 0 7
1887 5 0 5
1886 5 0 5
1884 6 0 6

Top States for Lilia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 44
18%
TX 39
16%
NY 20
8%
FL 14
6%
MA 12
5%
IN 11
5%
AZ 11
5%
WA 11
5%
IL 9
4%
OH 9
4%
VA 9
4%
NJ 9
4%
PA 7
3%
MD 7
3%
UT 7
3%
NC 7
3%
MI 7
3%
CO 6
2%
MN 5
2%