Lillia Girl

Popularity: #893 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIL-ee-uh /ˈlɪliə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: Lily; English: Pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lillia has its roots in the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily," which is a flower often associated with purity and beauty. The transition into English occurred through the Old French form "lilie" during the medieval period, particularly as the flower became a symbol of the Virgin Mary in Christian iconography.

The name Lillia, as a derivative, emerged in various forms in different cultures, reflecting the flower's significance across various traditions. Historically, the lily has been a prominent symbol in various cultures, including ancient Greece and Rome, where it was often associated with fertility and motherhood.

In Christian contexts, the lily is frequently mentioned in biblical texts, such as the Sermon on the Mount, where it is used to illustrate God's provision for His creation. The name Lillia itself can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, when it began to be used as a given name, particularly in England, as the floral symbolism gained traction in literature and art.

Culturally, Lillia has resonated through various artistic and literary works, often embodying themes of innocence and grace. The name has been embraced in various forms, including Lillian and Lily, which have also seen historical usage.

The enduring appeal of the name is linked to its floral associations, which have made it a favored choice in various cultures, symbolizing beauty and purity. As such, Lillia carries with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, rooted deeply in the symbolism of the lily flower.

Famous people named Lillia

In this section, you will find notable people named Lillia. 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 Lillia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Lillia Kopylova is a dancer and choreographer best known for Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice.

Lillia McCann is a singer-songwriter best known for her singles and performances in various music festivals.

Fictional characters named Lillia

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Lillia is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a key figure in the story of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, known for her role as a healer and supporter of the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

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

LilaLenaLaraLeilaLuna

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lillia. 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.

LilaLilyLydiaLinaLanaLiviaLinae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lillia was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Lillia has ranked as high as #4296 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Florida, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lillia 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 Lillia 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 Lillia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 55 55
2024 51 51
2023 57 57
2022 56 56
2021 48 48
2020 39 39
2019 42 42
2018 45 45
2017 45 45
2016 64 64
2015 63 63
2014 69 69
2013 73 73
2012 70 70
2011 69 69
2010 60 60
2009 56 56
2008 68 68
2007 72 72
2006 61 61
2005 63 63
2004 59 59
2003 57 57
2002 31 31
2001 22 22
2000 33 33
1999 24 24
1998 36 36
1997 19 19
1996 24 24
1995 9 9
1994 8 8
1993 8 8
1992 8 8
1990 6 6
1989 9 9
1988 8 8
1986 7 7
1985 5 5
1984 8 8
1983 6 6
1982 7 7
1981 9 9
1980 8 8
1979 9 9
1977 6 6
1975 6 6
1972 8 8
1971 8 8
1970 6 6
1969 5 5
1968 8 8
1967 5 5
1966 6 6
1965 7 7
1964 5 5
1963 12 12
1962 7 7
1961 9 9
1960 10 10
1959 15 15
1958 14 14
1957 9 9
1956 9 9
1955 12 12
1954 9 9
1953 5 5
1952 9 9
1951 16 16
1950 9 9
1949 9 9
1948 10 10
1947 9 9
1946 7 7
1945 5 5
1944 7 7
1943 8 8
1942 8 8
1941 8 8
1940 12 12
1939 17 17
1938 12 12
1937 21 21
1936 11 11
1935 13 13
1934 10 10
1933 10 10
1932 13 13
1931 15 15
1930 12 12
1929 24 24
1928 17 17
1927 19 19
1926 12 12
1925 21 21
1924 22 22
1923 22 22
1922 17 17
1921 23 23
1920 20 20
1919 19 19
1918 17 17
1917 13 13
1916 18 18
1915 14 14
1914 11 11
1913 13 13
1912 12 12
1911 9 9
1910 14 14
1909 9 9
1908 12 12
1907 6 6
1906 12 12
1905 7 7
1904 7 7
1903 8 8
1902 6 6
1901 6 6
1900 9 9
1899 7 7
1898 10 10
1897 6 6
1896 12 12
1895 16 16
1894 7 7
1893 8 8
1892 7 7
1891 11 11
1889 7 7
1888 5 5
1887 7 7
1886 6 6
1885 8 8
1884 5 5
1883 7 7
1881 7 7

Top States for Lillia (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 6
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