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Liliya

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Pronounced lee-LEE-ah /liˈli.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Russian/Ukrainian form of Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: The lily, in soft Slavic: Liliya is the Russian and Ukrainian Lily — pure, delicate, and melodic. Floral grace with an Eastern lilt.
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Origin HighLatin, Slavic
MeaningRussian/Ukrainian form of Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flower
U.S. rank (2025)#5836 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 607

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419922025

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

Liliya is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flower, a symbol of purity. A delicate, melodic name across the Slavic world.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, lily at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Liliya is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily, long a symbol of purity; it's a graceful Slavic flower-name.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Liliya — etymology

Variations

LilyLilianaLilia

Nicknames

LilyaLily

Famous Bearers

  • ★Liliya Shobukhova (1977-)
    Russian long-distance runner and multiple Chicago and London Marathon champion
  • ★Liliya Nurutdinova (1963-)
    Russian middle-distance runner and 1992 Olympic 800m silver medalist
  • ★Liliya Podkopayeva (1978-)
    Ukrainian artistic gymnast and 1996 Olympic all-around gold medalist

If you like Liliya…

Lily— the English flower-name
Lilia— a fellow Lili- name
Liliana— an elaborated form
Aniya— another Slavic name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liliya mean?

Liliya is the Slavic Lily, from Latin lilium — the lily flower.

How do you pronounce Liliya?

It's said lee-LEE-ah /liˈli.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Liliya a boy or girl name?

Liliya is a girl's name.

How popular is Liliya?

Liliya is a rare name in the U.S.

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