Lilyanah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "cedar flower" or "violet".
Name Census estimates that about 233 living Americans carry the first name Lilyanah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilyanah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilyanah births was 2012 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilyanah. 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
233
~ 1 in 1,471,049 Americans
Peak year
2012
30 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,622
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Lilyanah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilyanah 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 139 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
Lilyanah 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 Lilyanah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lilyanahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lilyanah
Lilyanah is a name that has its roots in multiple cultures and linguistic origins. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Lilith, which means "night creature" or "night monster." This name holds significance in Jewish folklore as it refers to a female demon or supernatural figure.
The name Lilyanah is also closely linked to the English name Lily, which is derived from the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily flower." This connection suggests that the name Lilyanah may have been influenced by the beauty and purity associated with the lily flower.
In ancient times, the name Lilyanah was not widely recorded or documented. However, there are some instances where variations of the name appear in historical texts and records.
One of the earliest known references to a similar name is found in the epic poem "The Iliad" by Homer, where a character named Lilaia is mentioned. This Greek name is believed to be related to the word "leirios," meaning "lily."
In the Middle Ages, a variant of the name, "Liliana," was recorded in various European records, particularly in regions such as Italy and Spain. This version of the name may have been influenced by the Latin word "lilia," also meaning "lily."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lilyanah or its variations:
1. Liliana Cavani (born 1933), an Italian film director and screenwriter known for her provocative and controversial works.
2. Liliana Segre (born 1930), an Italian Holocaust survivor and senator for life in the Italian parliament.
3. Liliana Mumy (born 1994), an American actress best known for her role as Jessica Baker in the TV series "The Mick."
4. Liliana Ayalde (born 1992), a Colombian-American singer and songwriter who has performed in both English and Spanish.
5. Liliana Bloch (1931-2022), a Polish-born Israeli artist and sculptor known for her abstract and minimalist works.
While the name Lilyanah may have varied spellings and pronunciations across cultures and time periods, its connection to the lily flower and its potential roots in Jewish folklore have contributed to its enduring presence and appeal throughout history.
People
Lilyanah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilyanah 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
Lilyanah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilyanah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 233 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilyanah 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 1,471,049 US residents.
Is Lilyanah a common name?
We classify Lilyanah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilyanah most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilyanah was 2012, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilyanah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lilyanah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilyanah 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.