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Lylia

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Pronounced LY-lee-ah /ˈlaɪ.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lilia or Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity). As spelled it can also read 'LY-lee-ah'; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A floral respelling: Lylia reworks Lilia/Lily (said 'LY-lee-ah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningA modern respelling of Lilia or Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity). As spelled it can also read 'LY-lee-ah'; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#16680 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319192024

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

Lylia is a respelling of Lilia/Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity). It reads soft and floral, though its route is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'LY-lee-ah').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, floral, and soft.

Did you know? Lylia respells Lilia or Lily (the flower) with a Ly- opening — a soft, floral name; the reading and route are a little uncertain, which we note (said 'LY-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Lylia — Lilia/Lily respelling; uncertain reading

Variations

LiliaLilyLyla

Nicknames

LyLia

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Lily— the flower it respells
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lylia mean?

Lylia respells Lilia or Lily (the flower); the reading and route are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lylia?

It's said LY-lee-ah /ˈlaɪ.li.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lylia a boy or girl name?

Lylia is a girl's name.

How popular is Lylia?

Lylia is extremely rare in the U.S.

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