Lilya

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Pronounced LIL-yah /ˈlɪl.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: Slavic short form of Liliya/Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flowerMedium

In 30 seconds: The lily, softly Slavic: Lilya is a short Russian Lily — pure, delicate, and floral. Sweet and melodic.

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Origin MediumLatin, Slavic

MeaningSlavic short form of Liliya/Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flower

U.S. rank (2025)#4710 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 599

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lilya is a Slavic short form of Liliya/Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flower (a symbol of purity). A sweet, delicate, melodic name across Russia and the Slavic world.

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

Did you know? Lilya is a soft Slavic form of Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily, a symbol of purity; sweet and floral across the Slavic world.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Liliya — etymology

Variations

LiliyaLiliaLily

Nicknames

Lily

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilya mean?

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

How do you pronounce Lilya?

It's said LIL-yah /ˈlɪl.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilya a boy or girl name?

Lilya is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilya?

Lilya is a rare name in the U.S.