Lilja
Girl name · Latin · Scandinavian
Meaninglily flower · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,167 in 2024
11 babies were named Lilja in the US in 2025. It has dropped 891 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lilja you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lilja, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lilja would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLilja first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #6,167.
- Then vs nowLilja is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 147,059.
- TrendLilja has slipped 891 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Scandinavian, Lilja means “lily flower”. Our records link it to Latin and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Lilja
Lilja is a girl name of Latin and Scandinavian origin meaning “lily flower”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-lja”. US birth records list Lilja for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 26 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #6,167 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Latin namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 247,525 girls |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 153,374 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,582 girls |
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Questions about the name Lilja
What does the name Lilja mean?
Lilja means “lily flower” in Scandinavian.
What is the origin of the name Lilja?
Lilja has Latin, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Lilja a boy or girl name?
Lilja is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lilja?
Lilja ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#6,167).