Holding steady.
Popularity of Lillias since 1892
Babies named Lillias per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lillias's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lillias is a Scottish variant of Lillian, recorded in U.S. data as early as 1892, its peak year. The name has remained stable in usage since then, though it has never been common, appearing with a 1-in-N ratio too low to calculate in recent years. It is associated with Scottish heritage and has a floral meaning tied to the lily. Its top states are too sparse to report, but it has historical roots in clan traditions. The name offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Lillian.
Lillias is a Scottish variant of Lillian, which itself is derived from the Latin 'lilium', meaning 'lily', a flower symbolizing purity. It may also be influenced by Elizabeth, from the Hebrew 'Elisheva', meaning 'God is my oath'. The name has been used in Scotland since at least the 16th century, often appearing in clan genealogies.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lily, Lia, Lee
Sibling names for Lillias
Names that share Lillias's style, for a brother or sister.
