How to say it
lil · li · AN · a
ˌlɪl.iˈɑː.nə
Feminine
Lilliana
Lily; or God is my oath
What it means
A spelling of Liliana, tied to the lily flower and to the Lillian and Elizabeth ('God is my oath') family.
Lilliana is a double-l elaboration of Liliana, blooming from the lily flower, a symbol of purity, and tangled up with Lillian, itself a pet form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath.' It is lush and flowing, sharing roots with Lily and Lillian. The spelling varies widely. Lily, Lia, and Ana are the shorts. Said lil-ee-AH-na.
How to spell Lilliana
The standard spelling is Lilliana. Common variants include Liliana, Lillianna, Lilianna, but Lilliana is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #262 in 2013, currently #446 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Lilliana, Liliana, and Lillianna are the same name; relation to Lily and Lillian.
- Nickname
Lily, Lia, and Ana all come from it.
Spelling variants
- Liliana
- Lillianna
- Lilianna
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Common questions
- What does the name Lilliana mean?
- A spelling of Liliana, tied to the lily flower and to the Lillian and Elizabeth ('God is my oath') family.
- What does Lilliana mean in Latin?
- In Latin, Lilliana means "Lily; or God is my oath." Lilliana is a double-l elaboration of Liliana, blooming from the lily flower, a symbol of purity, and tangled up with Lillian, itself a pet form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath.' It is lush and flowing, sharing roots with Lily and Lillian. The spelling varies widely. Lily, Lia, and Ana are the shorts. Said lil-ee-AH-na.
- Is Lilliana short for Elizabeth?
- Yes. Lilliana is a short form of Elizabeth, and it carries the same meaning, "Lily; or God is my oath." These days many parents use Lilliana as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Lilliana?
- Lilliana is pronounced ˌlɪl.iˈɑː.nə. Say it as lil-li-AN-a, with the stress on the "an" syllable.
- How do you spell Lilliana?
- The standard spelling is Lilliana. Common spelling variants include Liliana, Lillianna, Lilianna.
- Is Lilliana a boy or girl name?
- Lilliana is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Lilliana?
- Lilliana ranked #446 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.