Declining since 2014, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lylia since 1919
Babies named Lylia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Lylia is a modern variant of Lilia, itself derived from the Latin 'lilium' meaning 'lily'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1919, but remained very rare for decades. Its popularity peaked in 2013, driven by the trend for floral names and the popular -ia suffix. Since 2014, its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 13,208th, with a rarity of 1 in 267,878 births. Lylia has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state. The name's appeal lies in its familiar yet distinctive sound, blending the beloved nickname Lily with a more formal ending.
Lylia is a modern respelling of Lilia, itself a feminine given name derived from the Latin word 'lilium' meaning 'lily'. The lily flower has long been a symbol of purity and innocence. The name Lylia emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1919, and saw a peak in popularity in 2013.
“Lylia” around the world
Where Lylia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lily, Lia, Lee
Sibling names for Lylia
Names that share Lylia's style, for a brother or sister.
