Lilia
Lilia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lily flower, symbolizing purity and innocence.
Origin and history
Lilia is a feminine name derived from the Latin word for the lily flower, closely related to the English name Lily and common in Spanish, Italian, and Slavic languages. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a classic floral name with an international flair.
Popularity in the United States
14,314 babies in the United States have been named Lilia since 1880. It ranks #1313 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #926.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 115 |
| 1910-1920 | 238 |
| 1920-1930 | 590 |
| 1930-1940 | 483 |
| 1940-1950 | 352 |
| 1950-1960 | 712 |
| 1960-1970 | 923 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,353 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,181 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,485 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,492 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,734 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,590 |
Famous people named Lilia
- Lilia Osterloh: Tennis Player
- Lilia Podkopayeva: Gymnast, Olympic Champion
- Lilia Vu: Golfer
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lia
Fun facts
- Lilia is widely used across Romance and Slavic languages as a direct derivative or equivalent of Lily.
- The name directly derives from Lilium, the botanical genus name for true lilies.