Lilianah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God's promise" or "God's oath".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Lilianah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilianah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilianah births was 2011 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilianah. 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
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
2011
17 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,615
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Lilianah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilianah 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 98 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilianah 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 Lilianah 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 Lilianah
The name Lilianah is a feminine given name with roots that can be traced back to various ancient cultures and languages. Its origins lie in the Latin name Lilia, which means "lily flower." The lily has long been associated with purity, innocence, and beauty in many traditions.
In ancient Greek mythology, the lily was closely linked to the goddess Hera, the queen of the gods and the divine embodiment of femininity, marriage, and motherhood. This connection likely contributed to the name's popularity in the Greek world, where variants such as Lilias and Lilia were commonly used.
The name also has ties to the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "Shoshana," which means "rose" or "lily." This Hebrew connection suggests that the name may have been used in ancient Israelite and Jewish communities, potentially carrying religious or symbolic meanings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lilianah is found in medieval European records, particularly in France and England. In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Liliane de Vermandois was a prominent figure at the court of King Philip II of France.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained further popularity across Europe. In Italy, Liliana Gualenghi (1564-1618) was a renowned painter and poet, known for her works depicting religious themes and portraits of notable figures.
In England, Liliana Neville (1590-1643) was a notable landowner and philanthropist who played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Royalist cause.
In the 19th century, Lilianah Barrymore (1854-1936) was an American actress and theater manager, part of the famous Barrymore acting family. She helped to establish the family's legacy in the world of theater and paved the way for future generations of Barrymore actors.
Another notable figure with the name was Lilianah Lungescu (1888-1973), a Romanian activist and politician who fought for women's rights and suffrage in her home country. She was a pioneering figure in the early 20th century feminist movement in Eastern Europe.
Throughout history, the name Lilianah has been associated with themes of beauty, grace, and strength, reflecting the various cultural and linguistic origins from which it has emerged. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and the rich tapestry of stories and individuals who have carried this name.
People
Lilianah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilianah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lilianah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilianah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilianah 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Lilianah a common name?
We classify Lilianah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 184 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilianah most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilianah was 2011, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilianah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lilianah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lilianah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilianah 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.
Is Lilianah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lilianah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lilianah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Lilianah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.