girl's name
Lilija
LEE-lee-yah
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 100
Lilija is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Lilija is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 2010, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2002.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lilija Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Lilija?
In 2021, Lilija was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Lilija Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lilija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lilija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lilija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lilija
- Pronunciation LEE-lee-yah
Sibling Names for Lilija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lilija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lilija
How popular is the name Lilija?
In 2021, Lilija was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lilija a girl's or a boy's name?
Lilija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lilija?
Lilija has 3 syllables.
When was Lilija most popular?
Lilija peaked in 2010, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.