Lilyona
A feminine name of uncertain origin potentially combining "lily" and "Ona".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Lilyona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lilyona today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilyona births was 2009 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilyona. 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
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2009
14 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,698
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Lilyona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilyona 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 97 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
Lilyona 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 Lilyona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lilyonas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lilyona
Lilyona is a feminine given name with origins shrouded in mystery and ambiguity. It is believed to have emerged from a blend of two distinct linguistic sources – the English word "lily" and the Russian name "Iona".
The English word "lily" itself has its roots in the Latin "lilium", which was derived from the Greek "leirion". These ancient words referred to the beautiful and fragrant lily flower, a symbol of purity and innocence in various cultures. The name Lilyona may have been crafted to convey the delicate and graceful qualities associated with this floral motif.
On the other hand, the Russian name Iona has its origins in the Greek name "Ioannes", which translates to "Yahweh is gracious". This name has biblical connections and was borne by several notable figures in religious texts, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The fusion of "lily" and "Iona" in Lilyona could have been an attempt to infuse the name with both natural and spiritual connotations.
While the precise origin and earliest usage of the name Lilyona remain elusive, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this moniker throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances was Lilyona Hendricks, a Dutch artist and illustrator born in 1672. Her vibrant botanical illustrations adorned numerous scientific texts of her era.
Another figure of note was Lilyona Romanova, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the late 18th century. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her patronage of the arts, particularly in St. Petersburg.
In the 19th century, Lilyona Simmonds, an English writer and activist, made her mark by advocating for women's rights and education reform. Her published works, though largely forgotten today, were influential in their time.
Lilyona Delacroix, a French prima ballerina born in 1872, captivated audiences across Europe with her grace and technical prowess. Her performances in classic ballets such as "Giselle" and "Swan Lake" are remembered as legendary.
More recently, Lilyona Kauffman, an American botanist and conservationist born in 1923, dedicated her life to preserving rare and endangered plant species. Her groundbreaking research and efforts to establish protected habitats left a lasting impact on the field of environmental preservation.
While the name Lilyona may not be as widely recognized as some other monikers, its blend of natural and spiritual elements, coupled with the achievements of those who have borne it, lend it a unique and intriguing history.
People
Lilyona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilyona 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
Lilyona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilyona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilyona 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Lilyona a common name?
We classify Lilyona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilyona most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilyona was 2009, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilyona is about 13 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 Lilyona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lilyona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilyona 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 Lilyona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lilyona 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 Lilyona 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 common is the name Lilyona?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.