Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Lilliana
GirlLatin, Italian· “lily”
- Meaning
- lily
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- lih-lee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #446
- US babies 2025
- 695
- Best rank
- #262 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2013
Meaning and origin of Lilliana
Lilliana is a Latin and Italian name that is usually said to mean “lily”.
Lilliana is a variant spelling of Liliana, a name used in Italian, Spanish, Polish and other languages. It is usually connected with the lily, from the Latin lilium, and it may also have developed from Lillian or as a form of Elizabeth, so its roots are partly tangled. Either way, the lily imagery of purity and spring has made it attractive to parents. The doubled l in Lilliana is an English-speaking twist on the more common Liliana. The name offers many nicknames, including Lily, Lil, Lia and Ana, and it fits well with other long, flowing names like Arianna and Gabriella.
Other spellings with the same sound: Liliana.
Popularity over time
Lilliana first appears in US Social Security records in 1955. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 26 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #262 in 2013, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,230 babies. In 2025, 695 babies were named Lilliana, and it ranked #446 nationally. That is 41% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,776 in 1980, #931 in 2000, #350 in 2010, and #446 in 2025. Of the 22,826 US girls named Lilliana since records began, 49% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 5,161 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Annabella, Elsa, Kenzie, Lexi, and Camille.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lilliana ranked highest in New Mexico, Connecticut, and Kentucky.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #202 | 8 |
| Connecticut | #275 | 12 |
| Kentucky | #280 | 16 |
| Arizona | #300 | 24 |
| Kansas | #310 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Lilliana is usually pronounced lih-lee-AH-nuh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with L and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Liliana.
Middle names for Lilliana
A few middle names that flow with Lilliana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lilliana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilliana mean?
Lilliana is a Latin and Italian name that is usually said to mean “lily”.
What is the origin of the name Lilliana?
Lilliana has Latin and Italian roots. Lilliana is a variant spelling of Liliana, a name used in Italian, Spanish, Polish and other languages.
Is Lilliana a popular name?
Yes. Lilliana ranked #446 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lilliana a boy or girl name?
Lilliana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Lilliana?
Lilliana is usually pronounced lih-lee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings