Lillan
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,792
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Lill, Lilly, Lillie, Liy, Liie, and Lilkins. 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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