The nameLylia

Lylia is a spelling of Lilia, a girl's name evoking the lily. It has been liked in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Lylia comes from the Latin lilium, "lily".

Origin

Latin. Lilia is also common in Kabylie and in Slavic countries.

History

Found in France since the 1940s, Lylia grew in the 2010s and is still given.

Popularity of the name Lylia

Lylia in France

497thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (210 births)
3,880babies named Lylia in France since 1900
0105210 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Lylia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,805 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Lylia. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Lylia in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 129 births a year on average, against 174 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lylia mean?

Lylia comes from the Latin lilium, "lily".

What is the origin of the name Lylia?

Latin. Lilia is also common in Kabylie and in Slavic countries.

Is Lylia a girl's or a boy's name?

Lylia is a girl's name.