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Lilien

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Pronounced LEE-lee-en /ˈliː.li.ən/Medium

Meaning: The German word Lilien ('lilies'), used as a given name in the flower-name tradition, and a cousin of Lilian/Lily. Soft and botanical.Low

In 30 seconds: A pretty flower name: Lilien is German for 'lilies' (said 'LEE-lee-en'). Soft and botanical.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningThe German word Lilien ('lilies'), used as a given name in the flower-name tradition, and a cousin of Lilian/Lily. Soft and botanical.
U.S. rank (2022)#16689 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719202022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lilien means 'lilies' in German and reads as a botanical cousin of Lilian/Lily. It carries a soft, garden-fresh charm — rare in the U.S. (said 'LEE-lee-en').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in German-speaking areas. Rare, floral, and soft.

Did you know? Lilien is the German word for 'lilies' — a delicate flower name and a cousin of Lilian and Lily (said 'LEE-lee-en').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lilien — German 'lilies'; Lily-family

Variations

LilianLiliaLillian

Nicknames

LiliLien

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilien mean?

Lilien is the German word for 'lilies,' used as a given name and a cousin of Lilian and Lily.

How do you pronounce Lilien?

It's said LEE-lee-en /ˈliː.li.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilien a boy or girl name?

Lilien is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilien?

Lilien is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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