"lily flower"
Lillianna
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A romantically elegant name blending the lily and grace
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Meaning & Origin
"grace, favor"
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Lillianna is a romantic compound name weaving together two ancient strands: 'Lily,' from Latin 'lilium' (itself from Greek 'leirion'), the beloved flower symbolizing purity and beauty, and 'Anna,' from Hebrew 'Hannah' (חַנָּה) meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Together they create a name overflowing with beauty and grace. The lily has been sacred across cultures — in Christianity it represents the Virgin Mary's purity, in ancient Egypt it symbolized rebirth, and in Chinese tradition it brings good luck.
Lillianna and its many variants (Lilliana, Liliana, Lilianna) have been consistently popular in the United States since the 1990s. The name benefits from offering multiple nickname options and sounds beautiful at every stage of life.
The lily flower carries rich symbolism across world cultures. In Christian tradition, it represents purity and is associated with the Annunciation. In Italian and Spanish cultures, names ending in '-ana' carry a lyrical, romantic quality. The combination of flower imagery and grace makes this a name steeped in beauty across traditions.
Historical Record
Lillianna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 6,417 babies have been named Lillianna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lillianna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #1,553 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The lily is one of the oldest cultivated flowers, with evidence of lily cultivation in Crete dating back 3,500 years
- Hannah, the Hebrew root of 'Anna,' appears in the Bible as a woman of exceptional faith whose prayer for a child was granted
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #1,553
- Total SSA Count
- 137
- Cultural Origins
- English American Italian Spanish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Lillianna
Lillianna is a girl name with English, American, Italian, and Spanish origins . The name means "lily flower" in Latin/Greek .
Lillianna is currently ranked #1,553 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Lillianna has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Lillianna include Lily, Lilly, Anna, Lilli, and Ana. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lillianna include Lillian, Lilly, Lilliana, Lillie, Lillith . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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