Lilyana means lily — the Y-ANA variant of Liliana, carrying the Latin lilium through Slavic-influenced elaboration. The Y-interior creates visual distinction. Same lily-flower purity, same Slavic-Latin bridge, Y-elaborated calligraphy. Four syllables of lily-white beauty through maximum Y-ANA personalisation.
Lilyana is the Y-ANA variant of Liliana meaning lily. The Y-interior creates visual distinction while maintaining the same lily-flower purity and Slavic-Latin heritage.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Modern Y-ANA variant of Liliana.
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Today
Lilyana remains a beloved choice, ranking #787 in the US. 9,629 babies have been named Lilyana since 1981.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Lilyana?
2012peak year
Lilyana first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1981. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2012, 649 babies received the name (ranked #473). Today it sits around #787, with roughly 369 babies named Lilyana each year. Lilyana has been declining in recent years. In total, around 9,629 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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