Lyllian
Lyllian is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,750 in the US, popular nicknames include Lyl, Lyy, and Lylie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lyllian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 618 babies have been named Lyllian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyllian is past its peak , currently ranked #23,750 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,750
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Lyllian
Lyllian is a girl name .
Lyllian is currently ranked #23,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyllian include Lyl, Lyy, Lylie, and Lyllie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lyllian include Lylla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis