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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lilja — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Liliyana|Lilla
ScandinavianGirl↑↑ Surging

Lilja

LIL-yah · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6274
↑↑ Surging
#6274
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#6274 in 2024
5yr change
+3071 ranks
Birth frequency
5.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6274 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scandinavian girl names
Lilja

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6274

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3071 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureScandinavianGirl2-syllableFlowerNordicRomanticRareEtherealClassicRising
Character
delicate natural elegance
STRONG
High confidence

Lilja is a Scandinavian girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6274 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3071 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6274 · very rare
Lilja at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'lilja' meaning lily, the flower. Represents purity, elegance, and delicate natural beauty.
Language root:Old Norse · Swedish
Peak rank:#6274 in 2024
5yr change:+3071 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LilaLeilaLilianaLilyLilia
Similar Style
Astrid◈IngridSoleil◈IrisVioletFreya
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilja
Astrid◈IvyHazel◈EllaClaraFreyaSoren◈Axel
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Soleil◈
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↑↑ Surging
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Greek · #71
→ Stable
Violet
Latin · #15
→ Stable
Freya
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lilja · Overview
Summary

Lilja is a Scandinavian girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6274 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lilja scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3071 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Romantic character
Lilja carries a soft, ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Lilja is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
lilja.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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