Lilyan

Lilyan is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Lilyan at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lilyan

Lilyan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lilyan first appears in Social Security records in 1895. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #595 in 1915, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 4,304 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lilyan in US records

First recorded (US)
1895
Best US rank
#595 in 1915
Peak year
2007
Babies named Lilyan in 2024
37
Total since 1880
4,304

Lilyan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3016 in 2024
Babies named Lilyan in 2025
4
Total since 1996
64

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lilyan mean?

The meaning of Lilyan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lilyan a boy or girl name?

Lilyan is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lilyan?

Lilyan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lilyan?

Lilyan first appears in US records in 1895. Its best-ever ranking was #595 in 1915, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].