Liliana
Liliana is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “lily flower, purity and innocence.” It ranked #78 in the United States in 2025. An elaborated form of Lily, combining the Latin 'lilium' with the Italian/Spanish feminine suffix '-ana.'
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how do you pronounce Liliana?
lil-ee-AH-nah
where does the name Liliana come from?
An elaboration of Lily, from the Latin lilium, with a Romance feminine ending.
The lily has been a symbol of purity, resurrection, and the Virgin Mary throughout Christian history.
how popular is this name?
Liliana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 54 years since 1972. It peaked at #78 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #78 |
| 2024 | #80 |
| 2023 | #88 |
| 2022 | #97 |
| 2021 | #104 |
| 2020 | #110 |
| 2019 | #109 |
| 2018 | #109 |
| 2017 | #109 |
| 2016 | #123 |
| 2010 | #124 |
| 2000 | #300 |
| 1990 | #368 |
| 1980 | #639 |
| 1972 | #937 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Liliana fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Liliana
The name is used across Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian.
what are the nicknames and variants of Liliana?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Liliana?
- Liliana Mumy (actress)
what names are similar to Liliana?
what names go well with Liliana?
Sibling names that share Liliana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Liliana
What does the name Liliana mean?
Liliana means “lily flower, purity and innocence”.
What is the origin of the name Liliana?
Liliana comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Lilliana, Lilianna and Lillian.
How popular is the name Liliana?
Liliana ranked #78 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #78, and it has spent 54 years in the top 1,000 since 1972.
Is Liliana a boy or girl name?
Liliana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Liliana?
Liliana is pronounced lil-ee-AH-nah, with 4 syllables.
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