Lilia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Lilia is derived from the Latin word 'lilium,' which means 'lily,' a flower often associated with purity and beauty.
Meaning
Lily
Language Evolution
Lilium (Latin), Lilia (Latin), Lilia (Renaissance Latin), Lilia (Modern English)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Lily, Lilian, Liliana, Lillie
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.
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.