Lillia
Lillia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lily flower, symbolizing purity and innocence.
Origin and history
Lillia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word for the lily flower. It serves as an elaboration of Lily or a variant of Lilian. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for parents seeking an elegant botanical name.
Popularity in the United States
2,633 babies in the United States have been named Lillia since 1880. It ranks #3440 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.6 %)
- OH (14.1 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 84 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 197 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 83 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 67 |
| 1990-2000 | 142 |
| 2000-2010 | 522 |
| 2010-2019 | 600 |
| 2020-2029 | 306 |
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lia
Fun facts
- Lillia directly references the Latin root 'lilium', placing it in the popular floral naming tradition.
- While historically uncommon, Lillia has seen an increase in usage alongside the rise of names ending in -ia.