Meaning & Origin
Lilya is a girl's baby name of Russian origin, a diminutive of Liliya, the Russian form of Lily, from the Latin lilium, meaning 'lily flower.'
Lilya carries the floral grace of Lily through a distinctly Eastern European lens. In Russia and Ukraine, it's a common affectionate short form used for girls named Liliya. The film Lilya 4-ever (2002) brought the name to international awareness, though its essence remains that of a tender, floral diminutive — soft, feminine, and full of natural beauty.