Lilya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lilya means 'lily' and symbolizes purity and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Lilya
Lilya is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the word 'lily', which is a type of flower symbolizing purity and beauty. The name conveys elegance and grace, and is often associated with femininity. Lilya has a melodic and delicate sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a unique and exotic name for their daughter.
Popularity of the Name Lilya
The popularity for the name Lilya peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 36 births, which ranked number 7,233 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Lilya had the most female births in 2021 with 36, which ranked number 4,003 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lilya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 33 births, an increase of 17.86%. Among females, Lilya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 33 births, an increase of 17.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lilya
- 20 Year Trend of Lilya: 200.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Lilya: 17.86%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lilya: 17.86%
Popularity of Lilya by State
Among females, Lilya was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lilya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lilya
- Total Births of Lilya: 34 (1.66%)
- Female Births of Lilya: 34 (1.66%)
Given the upward trend of Lilya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.66% increase in total births, for a total of 34 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lilya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 34 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.66%.