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Liliya

Quick answerThe given name 'Liliya' is derived from the Greek word 'lilios,' meaning 'lily,' and is often associated with purity and innocence.

Russian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,836
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginRussian
LanguageRussian
CultureRussian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Bulgarian
ReligionOrthodox Christian
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 1
Global rank#732

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Liliya

The given name 'Liliya' is derived from the Greek word 'lilios,' meaning 'lily,' and is often associated with purity and innocence.

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Etymology

The given name 'Liliya' is derived from the Greek word 'lilios,' meaning 'lily,' and is often associated with purity and innocence. The name 'Liliya' is commonly used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, and has historical connections to the Orthodox Christian tradition.

Liliya currently ranks #5,836 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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