Rising since 1994, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Lilya since 1993
Babies named Lilya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 267 |
| 2020s | 190 |
Meaning & origin
Lilya is a modern respelling of Lily that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. Though still uncommon, it has been rising in usage since 1994, reaching its peak rank of 4661 in 2025. About 1 in 55,423 girls received the name in 2025, and it has been most popular in Florida. The name's appeal likely lies in its connection to the classic floral name Lily, while the 'a' ending gives it a slightly more elaborate feel.
Lilya is a modern English variant of the name Lily, which comes from the Latin word 'lilium' for the lily flower. The name Lily has been used since the 19th century, and Lilya emerged as a creative spelling in the late 20th century. It gained moderate usage in the United States starting in the 1990s.
Where Lilya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lilya” around the world
Where Lilya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
220
babies in 2024
Quebec
40
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lil, Lya
Sibling names for Lilya
Names that share Lilya's style, for a brother or sister.
