Lily flower
Lilya is a variant of Lily, derived from the Latin word 'lilium'. It is widely used in Slavic cultures as a diminutive or standalone name, symbolizing purity and innocence. In some contexts, it is also considered a variation of the Hebrew name Lilith or Elizabeth.
Less common today
Lilya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,057 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Russian author and socialite, muse to Vladimir Mayakovsky
Protagonist of the acclaimed Swedish-Danish film Β· Lilya 4-ever
Russian long-distance runner