Lillan
Lillan is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,792 in the US, popular nicknames include Lil, Liy, and Lilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lillan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 26 babies have been named Lillan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lillan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,792 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,792
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Lillan
Lillan is a girl name .
Lillan is currently ranked #69,792 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lillan include Lil, Liy, Lilie, and Lillie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lillan include Lillian, Lilly, Lilliana, Lillie, Lillianna . 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