Lilya
4 countries#197 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lilya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
5,671 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #197 · peaked in 2020 with 392 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
599 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #4661 · peaked in 2021 with 36 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
153 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
150 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #2201 · peaked in 2011 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2014–2014 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Lilya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #720 | — |
| 2004 | #662 | ↑58 |
| 2005 | #498 | ↑164 |
| 2006 | #397 | ↑101 |
| 2007 | #401 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #354 | ↑47 |
| 2009 | #340 | ↑14 |
| 2010 | #290 | ↑50 |
| 2011 | #241 | ↑49 |
| 2012 | #188 | ↑53 |
| 2013 | #190 | ↓2 |
| 2014 | #188 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #160 | ↑28 |
| 2016 | #179 | ↓19 |
| 2017 | #176 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #166 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #168 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #154 | ↑14 |
| 2021 | #172 | ↓18 |
| 2022 | #197 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Lilya
Is Lilya a popular name?
Yes — Lilya currently ranks #197 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Lilya more common for boys or girls?
Lilya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Lilya most popular?
Lilya peaked in 2020 in France, with 392 recorded births that year.
Is Lilya rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Lilya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2157 in 1972 to #197 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Lilya?
At least 6,423 babies have been recorded with the name Lilya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Lilya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lilya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lilya?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Lilya include Leilana, Liliane, Lisette.
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