The nameLilya
Lilya is the Russian form of Lily.
- Girl's name
- Russian
Meaning
Lilya comes from Liliya, the Russian word for "lily".
Origin
Russian.
History
In England and Wales Lilya reached 1807th place in 2011.
Popularity of the name Lilya
Lilya in the United States
Lilya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 267 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Lilya. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Lilya in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 32 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Lilya in France
Lilya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,385 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Lilya. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Lilya in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 280 births a year on average, against 368 in the five years before.
Lilya in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lilya
Names from the same generation as Lilya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilya mean?
Lilya comes from Liliya, the Russian word for "lily".
What is the origin of the name Lilya?
Russian.
Is Lilya a girl's or a boy's name?
Lilya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lilya?
In 2024, Lilya was the 4486th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 31 births.
What are the variants of the name Lilya?
Variants and related names of Lilya include Lilia.
What are good sibling names for Lilya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lulu, Aurélie, Masha and Kenza for a sister, Artem, Mikko, Lander and Fares for a brother.