Liliana

lil-ee-ahn-uh; lil-ee-ann-uh; lee-lya-nuh
Italian and Spanish variations of Lilian
"lily, a flower"

Liliana Origin and Meaning

The name Liliana is a girl's name of Spanish, Italian origin meaning "lily, a flower".

Frilly and fit for a princess, but with plenty of spark and flair, Liliana holds international appeal and a modern glamor. Joining Lily and Lillian in the US Top 100 for the first time in 2022, Liliana is a fast-rising choice for girls.

The Latinate form of Lillian, Liliana has two separate roots. It originally emerged from a 16th century diminutive of Elizabeth, with the meaning “God is my Oath,” and this lends the name a more solid and regal air.

Perhaps the more obvious and popular origin for Liliana though, is as an elaboration of Lily, from the Latin word “lilium”, giving it a pretty, bright and floral feel.

A favorite among the Hispanic community, Liliana is also trending in Czechia, Hungary, and Poland. But it is a name that crosses cultures, as demonstrated by its recent popularity in the US, and its upward climb on the English and Welsh charts.

Notable Lilianas include the actress Liliana Mumy, who starred in Cheaper by the Dozen and the film director, Liliana Cavani, who created The Night Porter. Lilliana Ketchman of Dance Moms fame is another well-known bearer, albeit with a slightly different spelling.

Sophisticated but sweet, Liliana is chosen for more than 2500 girls in the US every year and if it continues on the same trajectory, could one day catch up with the Top 50 choices. Lily and Lillian.

With 10 members of the “Lily” family in the US Top 1000, and several “-ana” names ranking highly, Liliana certainly makes a stylish and on trend choice for a baby girl today.

If you want your Lily to stand out however, Lillia, Lilium, Lilias and Lilibet are currently less popular options. Alternatively, Anneliese, Liviana, and Linnea could be worth exploring.

# 88 in the US

Liliana Rank in US Top 1000

# 354 on Nameberry

Liliana Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Liliana Popularity

Famous People Named Liliana

  • Liliana Berry Davis Mumy
    American actress
  • Liliana Andrea Lozano
    Colombian actress
  • Liliana Abud
    Mexican actress
  • Liliana Cavani
    Italian film director
  • Liliana Năstase
    Romanian Olympic heptathlete
  • Liliana Palihovici
    Moldovan politician
  • Liliana Ronchetti
    Italian basketball player
  • Liliana Ibáñez
    Mexican Olympic swimmer
  • Liliana Allen
    Cuban Olympic sprinter
  • Liliana Olszewska (b. 2008)
    daughter of basketball player Agata Mróz,Olszewska
  • Liliana Rose Fiorello (b. 2011)
    daughter of musician Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake
  • Liliana Ruth Gandolfini (b. 2012)
    daughter of actor James Gandolfini
  • Liliana Rzeznik (b. 2016)
    daughter of singer John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls
  • Sol Liliana Rivera (b. 2005)
    daughter of TV host Geraldo Rivera
  • Liliana Davies
    Famous author and tennis player

Liliana in Pop Culture

  • Princess Liliana
    character in anime "Last Exile"
  • Liliana Vess
    character in card game "Magic: The Gathering"
  • Liliana Rotaru
    character in film "My Giant"
  • Liliana
    character in the Jaz Parks Novels
  • Liliana "Lilly" Mendoza
    Character in "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe", by Benjamin Alire Saenz