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Liliam
Pronounced LEE-lee-am /ˈliː.li.æm/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish-language form of Lilian, a name grown from the lily — Latin lilium — and long associated with purity and with the Virgin Mary in Christian art. Liliam is used across Latin America, especially in Central America.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Liliam is a Spanish form of Lilian, itself from the lily — the Latin lilium — a flower loaded with meaning in Christian art and long used as a girls' name in its own right. Liliam is used across Latin America, particularly in Central America, and reaches the U.S. with Spanish-speaking families (said 'LEE-lee-am').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Spanish, and floral.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Liliam mean?
Liliam is a Spanish form of Lilian, from the lily flower — Latin lilium.
How do you pronounce Liliam?
It's said LEE-lee-am /ˈliː.li.æm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Liliam a boy or girl name?
Liliam is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Liliam?
Liliam is a rare name for girls in the U.S., better known in Latin America.