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Lilliam

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Pronounced LIL-ee-am /ˈlɪl.i.æm/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish-language spelling of Lillian, especially common in Nicaragua and Central America. Lillian derives from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long linked to purity, and possibly from a pet form of Elizabeth.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lilliam is the Spanish spelling of Lillian, from the lily (said 'LIL-ee-am'). Especially at home in Nicaragua.
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Origin MediumSpanish, English
MeaningA Spanish-language spelling of Lillian, especially common in Nicaragua and Central America. Lillian derives from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long linked to purity, and possibly from a pet form of Elizabeth.
U.S. rank (2024)#14464 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 825

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196618862024

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

Lilliam is a Spanish-language form of Lillian, well used in Nicaragua and neighboring countries. Lillian traces to the lily (Latin lilium), the bloom of purity in Christian art, and may also have begun as a pet form of Elizabeth. The -m ending gives it a distinctly Central American look (said 'LIL-ee-am').

It appears rarely in U.S. records, mostly in Central American families. Rare here, familiar in Nicaragua.

Did you know? Lilliam is Lillian with a Spanish accent — the final -m is a Central American touch, and the flower at its heart is the lily (said 'LIL-ee-am').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Lilliam — Spanish/Nicaraguan form of Lillian; Latin lilium

Variations

LillianLiliamLilian

Nicknames

LiliLily

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Lily— the flower at its root
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilliam mean?

Lilliam is a Spanish form of Lillian, from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long linked to purity.

How do you pronounce Lilliam?

It's said LIL-ee-am /ˈlɪl.i.æm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilliam a boy or girl name?

Lilliam is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lilliam?

Lilliam is rare in the U.S. but well used in Nicaragua and Central America.

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