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Lilian “Lily flower” — Portuguese
Girl Portuguese 2 syllables Current rank #560 (2025)
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Tracing to Portuguese roots, Lilian is an exquisitely delicate girl's name that means "lily flower." This sophisticated botanical choice captures the pure, natural elegance of the beloved bloom while offering a beautifully tailored and graceful aesthetic.
Lilian ranks #560 in U.S. SSA 2025 girls data with 537 births.
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Plant Names in the 2025 SSA Top 200 vs Outside 500 Compare plant names across 2025 SSA popularity bands: Olivia, Violet, and Lily rank in the top 200, while Flora, Clover, and Marigold sit beyond 500.
Two-Syllable Boy Names Dominate the 2024 SSA Top 50 2024 SSA boy top 50: Liam and Noah lead the compact end; Theodore is the long exception, not the pattern.
Soft-Consonant Boy Names in the 2024 SSA Top 100 Fifty-six of the 2024 boy top 100 start with a vowel or with L, M, N, R, W, V, or Y. Liam, Noah, and Luca are the crowded version of that texture.
What does Lilian mean? Lilian is commonly linked to the meaning Lily flower and is associated with Portuguese roots.
Is Lilian a popular baby name in the U.S.? Lilian ranks #560 in U.S. SSA 2025 girls data with 537 births.