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.
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–present. 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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