Leiliana
Feminine variation of the name Lilian, derived from Spanish meaning "lily flower".
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the first name Leiliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leiliana today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leiliana births was 2015 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leiliana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
205
~ 1 in 1,671,972 Americans
Peak year
2015
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,782
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Leiliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leiliana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 113 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Leiliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leiliana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leiliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leiliana
The name Leiliana is a variant of the more common name Lilian or Liliana, which has its origins in the Latin name Lilium, meaning "lily." The lily flower has long been associated with purity, innocence, and beauty in various cultures and religions.
In ancient Greek mythology, the lily was closely tied to the goddess Hera, the queen of the gods and the patron of married women. The lily was considered her sacred flower, and it was often depicted in artwork and sculptures related to Hera. This association may have contributed to the name's popularity as a female given name throughout history.
The earliest recorded use of the name Leiliana can be traced back to the Middle Ages in European countries, particularly in regions where Latin and Romance languages were spoken. It was a popular name among noble families and the upper classes, who often chose names with elegant and refined connotations.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Leiliana was Leiliana de Montfort (c. 1200-1260), a French noblewoman and the daughter of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader during the Albigensian Crusade. She played a significant role in the political and military affairs of her time.
Another notable figure was Leiliana of Savoy (c. 1335-1387), a member of the House of Savoy and the wife of Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the court of Savoy during the 14th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Leiliana appeared in several works, including the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser (1552-1599). In the poem, Leiliana is portrayed as a beautiful and virtuous character, reflecting the name's association with purity and grace.
During the Renaissance, the name Leiliana gained popularity among artists and intellectuals who appreciated its aesthetic qualities and its connection to the classical world. One notable bearer was Leiliana Buonarroti (1476-1528), the sister of the renowned artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.
In more recent times, the name Leiliana has been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, often as a variation of the name Liliana or as a combination of other names. It continues to evoke a sense of elegance and beauty, reflecting its historical roots and associations.
People
Leiliana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leiliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leiliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 205 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leiliana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,671,972 US residents.
Is Leiliana a common name?
We classify Leiliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 207 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leiliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Leiliana was 2015, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leiliana is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Leiliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leiliana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.