Liliana

Frilly and fit for a princess, but with plenty of spark and flair, Liliana holds international appeal and a modern glamor. Joining Lily and Lillian in the US Top 100 for the first time in 2022, Liliana is a fast-rising choice for girls.

The Latinate form of Lillian, Liliana has two separate roots. It originally emerged from a 16th-century diminutive of Elizabeth, with the meaning "God is my oath," and this lends the name a more solid and regal air.

Perhaps the more obvious and popular origin for Liliana though, is as an elaboration of Lily, from the Latin word "lilium", giving it a pretty, bright, and floral feel.

A favorite among the Hispanic community, Liliana is also trending in Czechia, Hungary, and Poland. But it is a name that crosses cultures, as demonstrated by its recent popularity in the US and its upward climb on the English and Welsh charts.

Notable Lilianas include the actress Liliana Mumy, who starred in Cheaper by the Dozen and the film director, Liliana Cavani, who created The Night Porter. Lilliana Ketchman of Dance Moms fame is another well-known bearer, albeit with a slightly different spelling.

Sophisticated but sweet, Liliana is chosen for more than 3000 girls in the US every year. If it continues on the same trajectory, could one day catch up with the Top 50 choices Lily and Lillian.

With 10 members of the "Lily" family in the US Top 1000, and several "-ana" names ranking highly, Liliana certainly makes a stylish and on-trend choice for a baby girl today.

If you want your Lily to stand out however, Lilia, Lilium, Lilias, and Lilibet are currently less popular options. Alternatively, Anneliese, Liviana, and Linnea could be worth exploring.

Liliana is also given to boys.

Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh.

As of October 2026, Liliana ranked #78 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #184.