Lilias
Meaninglily · Scottish form of Lillian
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,958 in 1922
5 babies were named Lilias in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,489 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lilias you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lilias, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lilias would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLilias first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1922, when it ranked #2,958. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLilias has slipped 1,489 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLilias is a Scottish form of Lillian, which means “lily”. Our records link it to Celtic and Latin roots.
About the name Lilias
Lilias is a girl name of Celtic and Latin origin meaning “lily”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ias”. US birth records list Lilias for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 16 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #2,958 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.6 | 617,284 girls |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 425,532 girls |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 girls |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 girls |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 826,446 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 girls |
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- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
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Questions about the name Lilias
What does the name Lilias mean?
Lilias means “lily” in Scottish, as a form of Lillian.
What is the origin of the name Lilias?
Lilias has Celtic, Latin roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Lilias a boy or girl name?
Lilias is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lilias?
Lilias ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#2,958).