A flowering shrub; bluish-purple color
Derived from the Persian word 'lilak', this name refers to the fragrant purple or white flowering shrub. In the language of flowers, lilacs often symbolize the first emotions of love and innocence. It emerged as a given name in the late 19th century during the peak of the botanical naming trend.
About 35 girls were named Lilac in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and water dragon · Freedom Planet
A character in the novel and film 'The Darkest Minds' · The Darkest Minds
