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Lillia

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Pronounced LIL-ee-uh /ˈlɪliə/High

Meaning: Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from Greek 'leirion.' The lily symbolises purity and innocence.High

In 30 seconds: A dreamy floral elaboration of Lily, Lillia pairs the timeless purity of the lily flower with a soft, romantic double-l melody. Elegant yet gentle, it is a refined choice for parents who love botanical names.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningElaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from Greek 'leirion.' The lily symbolises purity and innocence.
U.S. rank (2025)#3014 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births55 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,633

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201318812025

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

Lillia is an elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, both derived from Latin lilium meaning 'lily,' the flowering plant associated since antiquity with purity, beauty, and divine favour. The Latin took the word from Greek leirion. The lily became deeply embedded in Christian symbolism as a flower of the Virgin Mary, cementing lily-derived names as common in Catholic Europe. Lily was fashionable as a Victorian floral name, and elaborated forms such as Lillia, Lillia, Lilian, and Lilliana developed naturally.

Lillia sits within a rich family of lily-based names that have experienced a major revival in the 21st century. While Lily, Liliana, and Lillian have all charted highly in recent years, Lillia offers a slightly more unusual option. Its three syllables and soft ending give it a romantic, delicate quality. The name is used across English-speaking countries and appeals to parents drawn to floral, nature-inspired names.

Did you know? The lily has been a symbol of purity and divine favour for millennia — it appears in ancient Egyptian art, is associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition, and gave its name to Lillia and dozens of related names across European languages.
Overall data confidence 91%
Behind the Name — Lily — Latin lilium etymologyOxford Latin Dictionary — lilium, lily plant

Variations

LilyLiliaLillianLilianaLilya

Nicknames

LilLilyLia

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If you like Lillia…

Lily— the base floral name sharing the identical lily flower meaning
Lilian— classic three-syllable lily-derived name with the same elegant rhythm
Liliana— four-syllable elaboration of Lily from the same Latin root
Lilia— the shorter Slavic/Latin variant closest in form to Lillia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lillia mean?

Lillia means 'lily flower,' from Latin lilium, and carries the symbolism of purity, innocence, and beauty associated with the lily plant.

How do you pronounce Lillia?

Lillia is pronounced LIL-ee-uh /ˈlɪliə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lillia a boy or girl name?

Lillia is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Lillia?

Lillia is a rare but rising name; it belongs to the popular family of lily-based names including Lily, Lillian, and Liliana.

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