Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Tilia since 1989
Babies named Tilia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tilia's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Tilia is a botanical name of Latin origin, directly referencing the linden or lime tree. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, and since then it has remained a rare but steadily used choice. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th, with an incidence of about 1 in 160,727 newborns. The name has not broken into the top 1,000 and shows no signs of rapid growth, maintaining a stable presence. Its peak year so far is 2025, suggesting a slight recent uptick. Tilia has no strong association with any specific U.S. state, as its usage is thinly spread. The name fits comfortably alongside other nature-inspired names like Iris, Willow, and Juniper, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet authentic tree name with Latin roots.
Tilia is a botanical name taken directly from the Latin genus name for the linden or lime tree. In classical Latin, tilia referred to the linden tree, valued for its soft wood and fragrant flowers. The name was adopted into English as a female given name in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the trend of using tree and plant names for girls.
“Tilia” around the world
Where Tilia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tilly, Lia, Tia
Sibling names for Tilia
Names that share Tilia's style, for a brother or sister.
