Lilliauna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Lily" and "Ana/Anna".
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Lilliauna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilliauna today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilliauna births was 2008 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilliauna. 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
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2008
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2019 SSA rank
#16,993
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Lilliauna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilliauna from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 60 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilliauna 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 Lilliauna 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 Lilliauna
Lilliauna is a unique and relatively modern name that appears to be a combination of the popular names Lillia and Liana. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative fusion of existing names.
The first part of the name, Lilli, is a diminutive form of the German name Lilia, which is derived from the Latin word "lilium" meaning "lily." The lily flower has long been associated with purity, innocence, and beauty in various cultures, making names like Lilli and Lillia attractive choices for parents seeking meaningful monikers.
The second part, "auna," seems to be inspired by the name Liana, which has roots in several languages. In Greek, it means "resembling a vine," while in Russian, it is a derivative of the name Yelena, meaning "bright" or "shining." The combination of these two elements creates a name with a lovely, melodic sound and a subtle nod to nature.
While Lilliauna itself does not have a long historical trail, it reflects the modern trend of combining and blending existing names to create unique and personalized monikers. This practice has become increasingly popular in recent decades as parents seek to craft distinctive names for their children.
In terms of notable individuals bearing this name, there are a few examples, albeit limited in number due to the name's relatively recent emergence:
1. Lilliauna Soleil Greaves (born 2010) is a British child actress known for her role in the television series "Casualty."
2. Lilliauna Perea is an American artist and photographer based in California, known for her vibrant and colorful portraits.
3. Lilliauna Jester is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums.
4. Lilliauna Kincaid is an Australian entrepreneur and founder of a sustainable fashion brand.
5. Lilliauna Raine is an American author who has written several children's books and young adult novels.
While Lilliauna may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, it represents the creativity and personalization that characterize modern naming trends. Its unique blend of elements from various cultures and languages makes it a delightful and intriguing name choice for parents seeking something fresh and distinctive.
People
Lilliauna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilliauna 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
Lilliauna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilliauna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilliauna 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Lilliauna a common name?
We classify Lilliauna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilliauna most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilliauna was 2008, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilliauna is about 16 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 Lilliauna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lilliauna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilliauna 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 Lilliauna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lilliauna 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 Lilliauna 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 Lilliauna?
Want to know how many Americans are named Lilliauna? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.