Girls · #78 in 2025
Liliana: Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Origin
- Latinate form related to Lillian
- Meaning
- Linked with Lillian; strong lily association
- Pronunciation
- lil-ee-AH-nuh
- Nickname options
- Lily, Lili, Ana
Origin and meaning
Liliana is a Latinate form related to Lillian. Because Lillian itself has more than one proposed origin, Liliana does not have one indisputable ancient translation. Its connection in modern use with Lily and floral imagery is strong.
U.S. popularity
Liliana ranked #78 for girls in the United States in 2025, with 3,118 girls given this spelling. Its highest recorded U.S. rank was #78, reached in 2025. Historical coverage: 1880–2025. Peak refers to rank, not the largest number of births.
Source: Social Security Administration; historical peaks calculated from its national name files. Rankings count each spelling separately within the listed sex.
The Hello Baby Names take
Liliana feels romantic and expansive, with a gentle repetition of L sounds. Lily is a natural everyday option, while Ana gives it another direction. It suits parents who like a familiar floral sound wrapped in a longer, flowing name.
Things to consider
Liliana and Lilliana differ by one letter but rank separatelyTheir coexistance may make each name feel a bit more popular than their ranks would imply.
If you love Liliana, consider…
- Lillian: Offers a shorter form in the same family.
- Lily: Makes the floral sound compact and direct.
- Eliana: Keeps the flowing ending with a lighter opening.
- Emilia: Offers a similarly romantic rhythm.
- Camila: Adds a stronger central emphasis.
- Juliana: Brings a close silhouette with different consonants.
- Leilani: Offers another melodic, L-rich choice.
- Isabella: Adds a more elaborate classic alternative.