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Lilian

Lilian is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “lily.” In 2024 it was given to 542 girls in the United States.

Lilian at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
“lily”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪli.ən/
Also spelled
Lilliann, Lilliane

About the name Lilian

Lilian belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its meaning — “lily” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Lilliann, Lilliane.

In the United States, Lilian first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #367 in 1882, and in 2024 542 babies received the name — 19,925 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lilian in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#367 in 1882
Peak year
2007
Babies named Lilian in 2024
542
Total since 1880
19,925

Lilian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#451 in 2007
Babies named Lilian in 2025
75
Total since 1996
1,901

Spellings & short forms

LilliannLilliane

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lilian mean?

Lilian means “lily” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lilian a boy or girl name?

Lilian is a girl name. In 2024, 542 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lilian?

Lilian comes from the Spanish and French tradition. It is also spelled Lilliann, Lilliane.

How popular is the name Lilian?

Lilian first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #367 in 1882, and 542 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lilian?

Lilian is pronounced /ˈlɪli.ən/ (IPA).

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