Lillia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Lillia originates from Latin, meaning 'lily,' which symbolizes purity and beauty. It has evolved from the Latin 'lilium' through Old English into its modern form. Lillia reflects traits of delicacy and femininity, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the 19th century, and it remains a charming choice today.

The name Lillia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lillia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled 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, 'Lillia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1831st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2515th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3906th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7682nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8671st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3115th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3039th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lillia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lillia"

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Pronunciation

/ˈlɪliə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

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

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Meaning

lily, purity, beauty

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Language Evolution

Lilium (Latin), Lile (Old English), Lillia (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Lillia gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine given name, influenced by the floral name trend.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lily, Lila, Lillian

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Lillia is perceived as a delicate and feminine name, often associated with nature and beauty.

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Famous People

Lillia Black, Lillia McCarthy

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lillia"

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 "Lillia"

"Lillia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1831st of 9107 369
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2515th of 9204 223
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3906th of 12526 185
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7682nd of 19264 82
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8671st of 27321 122
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 3115th of 35406 800
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3039th of 30306 652

Regional Popularity of "Lillia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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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 "Lillia" by Generation for Female 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)
- - - 100.00%
6317th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
52.36%
2399th/4582
76.45%
3948th/5164
63.09%
4614th/7313
45.08%
3364th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
70.23%
2798th/3984
87.74%
3937th/4487
67.80%
4625th/6822
61.84%
3881st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Lillia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lillia" 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.