About the name Lillian
Lillian is the flower given an extra syllable, and that syllable is what makes it a name rather than a bloom. It has come back strongly without ever feeling like a trend.
Lillian is a girl name of Latin origin, pronounced LIL-ee-an. On the NameRarity scale it scores 28 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 1910s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Lillian?
Lillian sits at approximately #150 in recent US rankings. Roughly 760 people per million carry it — about 1 in 1,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Lillian
- Lillian GishAmerican actress of the silent era
- Lillian HellmanAmerican playwright
Spellings and variants of Lillian
Names similar to Lillian
Lily
LIL-ee
Lily flower, purity
Gillian
JIL-ee-an
Youthful — the English feminine of Julian
Killian
KIL-ee-un
Little church, strife
Vivian
VIV-ee-an
Alive, lively
Cecilia
seh-SEEL-yah
Blind, from the Roman family name Caecilius
Adrian
AY-dree-un
From Hadria
Celeste
seh-LEST
Heavenly
Julian
JOO-lee-un
Youthful, of the Julius family
Lillian — frequently asked questions
What does the name Lillian mean?
Lillian means "Lily — purity". It is a name of Latin origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Lillian?
Lillian is pronounced LIL-ee-an, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Lillian?
Lillian scores 28 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 1,316 people carry it — about 760 per million.
What is the numerology number for Lillian?
Lillian carries the expression number 33, known as The Master Teacher. Its soul urge number is 1 and its personality number is 5.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Lillian?
The lucky number for Lillian is 33 (with 6, 15, 24 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Aquamarine Glow. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Turquoise.
Is Lillian a popular name?
Lillian currently sits around rank #150 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1910s.