Liliana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Liliana has its origins in Latin, meaning 'lily.' It has evolved through various languages and is often associated with purity and beauty. The name has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is viewed positively in modern times, and several notable individuals bear this name.

The name Liliana is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Liliana has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Liliana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5603rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14707th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3752nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 960th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 433rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 192nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 107th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liliana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Liliana"

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Pronunciation

/lɪˈliːənə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Liliana is derived from the Latin word 'lilium,' which means 'lily.' The name has been associated with purity and beauty, as the lily flower is often a symbol of these traits.

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Meaning

lily

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Language Evolution

Lilium (Latin), Liliana (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Lily (English)

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Historical Usage

The name Liliana gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Latin American and European cultures. It has become a favored name for girls in many countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lily, Lili, Lilith, Lilianna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Liliana is currently perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with beauty and femininity. It remains a popular choice for parents naming their daughters.

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Famous People

Liliana Cavendish, British socialite, Liliana Rodriguez, Venezuelan actress, Liliana de la Rosa, Mexican artist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Liliana"

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 "Liliana"

"Liliana" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5603rd of 16616 119
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 14707th of 24088 33
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3752nd of 12526 199
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 960th of 19264 2,125
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 433rd of 27321 9,104
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 192nd of 35406 28,096
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 107th of 30306 32,312

Regional Popularity of "Liliana" 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)
- - - 29.32%
1852nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Liliana" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 74.81%
1818th/2430
83.42%
2380th/2853
92.22%
2559th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
44.30%
1301st/2937
31.55%
1099th/3483
24.84%
874th/3518
13.87%
561st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
20.38%
751st/3685
17.70%
792nd/4475
10.11%
525th/5194
3.51%
222nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.82%
221st/4582
4.26%
220th/5164
3.17%
232nd/7313
1.77%
132nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.96%
118th/3984
1.92%
86th/4487
1.89%
129th/6822
1.26%
79th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Liliana"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Liliana" 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.