Lilia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lilia is a name of Latin origin that means 'lily,' symbolizing purity and beauty. It has evolved through various forms in language, particularly from Latin to modern English. The name gained popularity in the late 19th century and is commonly associated with grace and femininity. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with the name, and it has several common variants and derivatives.

The name Lilia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lilia has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lilia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1120th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1122nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1218th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1023rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1264th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 987th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1024th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lilia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lilia"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɪliə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Lilia is derived from the Latin word 'lilium,' which means 'lily,' a flower often associated with purity and beauty.

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Meaning

Lily

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Language Evolution

Lilium (Latin), Lilia (Latin), Lilia (Renaissance Latin), Lilia (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by the floral symbolism and artistic movements.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lily, Lilian, Liliana, Lillie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Lilia is perceived as a graceful and feminine name, often associated with beauty and delicacy. It remains moderately popular and is seen as a trendy choice in contemporary naming.

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Famous People

Lilia Khaimy, Lilia Logacheva, Lilia Osterloh

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lilia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Lilia"

"Lilia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 16616th of 16616 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1120th of 9107 786
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1122nd of 9204 796
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1218th of 12526 1,368
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1023rd of 19264 1,947
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1264th of 27321 1,990
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 987th of 35406 3,940
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1024th of 30306 3,095

Regional Popularity of "Lilia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Lilia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 100.00%
797th/797
100.00%
649th/649
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 100.00%
746th/746
100.00%
691st/691
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1609th/1609
100.00%
1855th/1855
100.00%
846th/846
100.00%
732nd/732
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
1274th/1274
100.00%
2747th/2747
100.00%
959th/959
100.00%
544th/544
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1611th/1611
100.00%
2336th/2336
100.00%
1221st/1221
100.00%
711th/711
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
945th/945
100.00%
1068th/1068
100.00%
1282nd/1282
100.00%
744th/744
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1095th/1095
100.00%
844th/844
100.00%
1230th/1230
100.00%
821st/821

State-by-State Popularity of "Lilia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lilia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.