Liliah

Meaning & origin

Liliah is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security records in 2003, a time when many parents were creating new names by blending or respelling familiar sounds. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, when it ranked highest in usage, but has been on a downward trend since 2014. Despite its relatively low rank of 8362 in 2025, its unique sound and connection to the popular flower name Lily keep it in circulation, with an estimated 1 in every 133,939 newborn girls receiving the name that year. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered usage across the country. As a modern coinage, Liliah does not have a historical or cultural etymology, but it fits into a broader pattern of names ending in '-iah' that have gained traction in recent decades.

Liliah is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant of Lilia or an elaboration of Lily, influenced by names like Lia or Aaliyah. First recorded in U.S. data in 2003, it follows the trend of names ending in '-iah' and has seen modest use, with a peak in 2013. Its exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely arose as a creative respelling or combination.