What is the origin of the name Lilya?

Lilya is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lilya?

Lilya is currently ranked #4515 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Lilya

LIL-yah

Popularity

#4515

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

570

Peak Year

#36 in 2021

First Recorded

1993

Style

Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive form of Lily or Lilia, meaning "lily", referring to the flower. Symbolizes purity and beauty.

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Lily Lili Ya

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Lily Lili Ya

Spelling Variations

Lila Lilah Liliya

Similar Names

Lily Daisy Rose Violet

Personality Traits

GentleKindArtisticDreamy

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