Free or from Illyria
The name is derived from the Albanian word 'i lirë', which translates to 'free'. It is also historically linked to the Illyrians, an ancient group of tribes who inhabited the western Balkan Peninsula. It remains a popular and patriotic choice in Albania and Kosovo.
Former President of Albania
Swedish-Albanian mixed martial artist
Albanian actor and painter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).