MallowbyNames

Lillianah

lil-ee-AH-nuh · Variant of Lillian, which is traditionally associated with the lily flower.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Lillianah since 2006

Babies named Lillianah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

491320102020Most births 2010Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s29
2010s60
2020s14

Meaning & origin

Lillianah is a rare modern elaboration of the classic Lillian, which itself derives from either the Latin for 'lily' or as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2006, making it a very recent coinage. Its peak year was 2010, after which usage declined but has remained stable with fewer than five annual births in many years. Though it has no top states and has never ranked nationally, Lillianah appeals to parents seeking a floral name with a lyrical, embellished ending. The name fits within a broader trend of elaborate 'ah'-ending feminines popular among English-speaking families.

Lillianah is a modern elaboration of the name Lillian, itself a diminutive of Elizabeth or a direct borrowing from the Latin 'lilium' meaning 'lily'. The 'ah' ending adds a fashionable flourish. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2006 and saw a brief peak in 2010 before stabilizing with very few annual births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lily, Lillie, Lia, Ana, Lilli

Variants: Liliana, Lilliana, Lillian, Lilyana

Sibling names for Lillianah

Names that share Lillianah's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Lillianah mean?
Lillianah is typically considered a variant of Lillian, which is associated with the lily flower. Some also see it as an elaborated form of Elizabeth.
How popular is the name Lillianah?
Lillianah has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It first appeared in 2006 and peaked in 2010, but the number of births has remained very low and stable in recent years.
Is Lillianah a boy's or girl's name?
Lillianah is exclusively used as a girl's name.