Meaning & Origin
Liliya is a girl's baby name of Russian origin, the Russian and Ukrainian form of Lily, meaning 'lily flower' — a symbol of purity, renewal, and beauty that appears across virtually every cultural tradition. The Slavic spelling transforms a familiar floral name into something more layered and international.
Liliya carries the natural beauty of the lily alongside the depth of Eastern European heritage. In Russia and Ukraine, it is a warmly regarded classic that never feels stiff or old-fashioned. Outside those communities, Liliya offers parents who love Lily or Liliana a version that feels simultaneously more exotic and more intimate.