Girl Name · Latin Origin
Lilian
Considering Lilian? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Lily", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lilyan.
Lilian meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lily
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lilian to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lilian as L·I·L·I·A·N, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lilian is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lilian variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Liliana, Liliane, Liliany, Lilia.
- Nicknames: Lil and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lilian with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lilian middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lilyan, Lillian, Liliana, Lelan, Lilianna — full picks on the sibling names for Lilian guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lilian? Browse our names like Lilian guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lilian
What does the name Lilian mean?
Lilian means "Lily" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Lilian?
Lilian originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lilian?
Lilian has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lilian a boy's or girl's name?
Lilian is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lilian in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lilian sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lilian?
Names that share Lilian's sound and style include Lilyan, Lillian, Liliana, Lelan, Lilianna.
What middle names pair well with Lilian?
Good middle-name fits for Lilian pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lilian is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lilian is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lilian?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilian share its rhythm without rhyming — Lilyan, Lillian, Liliana all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.