Lylian
Lylian is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,186 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
Lylian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 367 babies have been named Lylian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lylian is past its peak , currently ranked #17,186 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,186
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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About the Name Lylian
Lylian is a girl name .
Lylian is currently ranked #17,186 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lylian include Lyl, Lyy, Lylie, and Lyliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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