Lilyanna Girl

Popularity: #822 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lil-ee-AN-uh //ˌlɪliˈænə//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: pure; Latin: lily flower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lilyanna is a compound of the name Lily and the suffix -anna, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name Lily itself has roots in the Latin word "lilium," which refers to the lily flower, a symbol of purity and beauty. The transition of the name into English occurred through Old French, where the flower was associated with the Virgin Mary, thus enhancing its significance in Christian contexts.

The combination of Lily and -anna creates a name that embodies both floral beauty and grace, reflecting a blend of natural and spiritual qualities. Historically, the lily has been a prominent symbol in various cultures, often associated with motherhood and fertility.

In Christian iconography, it is frequently linked to the Virgin Mary, particularly in the context of the Annunciation. The name Anna, as a variant of Hannah, has biblical significance, as Anna is recognized as a prophetess in the New Testament, appearing in the Gospel of Luke.

This connection to biblical figures has contributed to the enduring nature of names derived from these roots throughout the centuries. The combination of Lily and Anna into Lilyanna reflects a broader tradition of creating compound names that carry rich meanings and associations.

The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing purity, beauty, and grace. The use of -anna as a suffix has historical resonance, as it appears in numerous names across different cultures, often signifying femininity and elegance.

This name, therefore, encapsulates a blend of floral imagery and spiritual grace, making it a meaningful choice in the landscape of feminine names.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lilyanna was first seen in the United States in 1990.

Lilyanna has ranked as high as #1574 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Lilyanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lilyanna 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 Lilyanna 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 Lilyanna.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 126 126
2024 122 122
2023 146 146
2022 153 153
2021 170 170
2020 172 172
2019 178 178
2018 202 202
2017 238 238
2016 267 267
2015 284 284
2014 304 304
2013 277 277
2012 307 307
2011 310 310
2010 307 307
2009 265 265
2008 219 219
2007 192 192
2006 170 170
2005 145 145
2004 109 109
2003 110 110
2002 74 74
2001 53 53
2000 40 40
1999 40 40
1998 22 22
1997 20 20
1996 14 14
1995 6 6
1994 7 7
1993 6 6
1992 5 5
1990 5 5

Top States for Lilyanna (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
TX 20
33%
CA 14
23%
NY 8
13%
MI 6
10%
NC 6
10%
AZ 6
10%