Declining since 2016, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyliana since 1993
Babies named Lyliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 200 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Lyliana is a creative respelling of Liliana, a name rooted in the Latin word for lily. First recorded in the United States in 1993, it remained obscure before reaching its peak rank of 11,932 in 2009. Since then, its use has declined, and the name has fallen in popularity every year since 2016. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932 once again, with approximately 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. Lyliana has not been associated with any specific geographic region or state. Its appeal lies in its graceful sound and floral imagery, offering a distinctive alternative to the more common Liliana. The name's trajectory mirrors broader trends toward invented spellings, but its rarity ensures it remains a unique choice.
Lyliana is a modern respelling of Liliana, which ultimately comes from the Latin word lilium, meaning 'lily.' The lily flower has long been a symbol of purity and beauty in Western culture. The spelling with a 'y' emerged in the late 20th century, following a trend of creative vowel substitutions in name coinages. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993.
“Lyliana” around the world
Where Lyliana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lily, Lia, Lana, Ana
Sibling names for Lyliana
Names that share Lyliana's style, for a brother or sister.
