Lilyana

A familiar Russian name with steady appeal.

Girl's nameRussianDeclining slightly
#897 4in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from the Slavic languages.

Lilyana is a girl's baby name of Slavic origin, a Slavic elaboration of Lily or Lilian, connecting the beloved lily flower symbolism with the Slavic -ana suffix. It has been used across Bulgaria, Russia, and other Slavic countries as a graceful feminine name.

Lilyana combines the floral elegance of Lily with the elongated, operatic quality of Slavic names ending in -ana. In the United States, it appeals to parents who love Lily but want something with more formal presence and international flair.

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Popularity Over Time

Lilyana climbed 292 spots in the last 20 years — from #1189 to #897.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lilyana
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,499
2010s5,257
2000s2,621
1990s213
1980s39

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(41 years, 19812024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lilyana
YearBirthsRank
2024297#897
2023296#901
2022299#917
2021302#898
2020305#879
2019360#772
2018408#711
2017447#662
2016444#662
2015534#574
2014583#533
2013580#513
2012649#473
2011627#472
2010625#483
2009582#522
2008492#627
2007402#724
2006351#784
2005240#1016

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19812024) · Methodology