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Lillianna

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Pronounced lil-ee-AN-uh /ˌlɪl.i.ˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium', a symbol of purity), often felt as a blend of Lily and Anna.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lillianna is an elaborated spelling of Liliana and Lillian, rooted in the flower name 'lily' and often heard as a blend of Lily and Anna.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningAn elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium', a symbol of purity), often felt as a blend of Lily and Anna.
U.S. rank (2024)#1550 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births137 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,417

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119852024

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

History & Origin

This form traces back to the Latin 'lilium', the lily, a flower long taken as a symbol of purity. Spelled with the doubled letters, Lillianna reads as an ornate take on Liliana or Lillian, and many parents enjoy that it seems to fold Lily and Anna together. It is an American styling of an older flower-rooted name.

Compared with the trimmer Lilia or the accented Lílian, this spelling feels fuller and more flourishing. The two l's and the -anna tail give it a flowing, romantic cadence.

Did you know? Lillianna is a spelling variant of Liliana, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Lillianna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LiliaLílianLiliannaBessBessie

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If you like Lillianna…

Liliana— the standard spelling of the same flower-rooted name
Lillian— the shorter English form Lillianna elaborates on
Lilia— a listed variation, a more compact lily-based form
Lily— the flower name at the heart of the name's meaning
Anna— the second name parents often hear blended into Lillianna

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lillianna mean?

Lillianna is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lillianna?

It's commonly said lil-ee-AN-uh /ˌlɪl.i.ˈæn.ə/.

Is Lillianna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lillianna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lillianna?

In 2024, Lillianna ranked #1550 in the U.S. for girls, with 137 births recorded.