Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lilia

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Lilia.

✦ Lily flower 🌍 Latin, Slavic, Spanish nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #859
All-Time Peak Rank #752 Achieved 1928
Total U.S. Births 14,314 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1884 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 315 births in 2025
💡 The Lilia Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Lily flower
Language Origin Latin, Slavic, Spanish
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Latin word 'lilium' meaning 'lily'. It is also used as a diminutive of Elizabeth in some Slavic languages.
Common Nicknames
Lil Lily
Alternative Spellings
Lilya Lylia
Pronunciation: LIL-ee-uh
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Lilia

According to SSA data, Lilia achieved its highest historical rank of #752 in 1928. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 315 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 10.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Lilia across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +10.9% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 315 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 114 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 30
1890s: 36
1900s: 115
1910s: 238
1920s: 590
1930s: 483
1940s: 352
1950s: 712
1960s: 923
1970s: 1,353
1980s: 1,181
1990s: 1,485
2000s: 2,492
2010s: 2,734
2020s: 1,590

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Li-l-ia
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Texas
Top States Texas, California, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington
States with Data 34
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Texas #754 2,907 1928 Insufficient historical volume
California #632 3,719 1974 +51.5% Growth
Hawaii #150 86 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #787 241 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #653 280 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #772 697 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #997 142 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1152 392 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 90 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #559 177 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #575 62 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #794 138 2006 Insufficient historical volume
New York #646 534 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 36 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 164 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #897 159 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #764 201 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1154 124 2018 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1108 111 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 76 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #975 201 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1223 162 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 47 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 10 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #1135 57 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 31 2008 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #789 15 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 11 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #857 19 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 10 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 6 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 10 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume

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