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.

Liliana Rank in US Top 1000

# 88 in the US

Liliana Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 352 on Nameberry

Liliana Popularity

• 88 US 2023
• 352 Nameberry 2024
• 102 Future 2028
• 208 England 2021
• 174 Germany 2016
• 93 Portugal 2014
• 90 Mexico 2021
• 18 Poland 2023

20 Names Similar to Liliana

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Liliana.

• Eliana
• Lilliana
• Juliana
• Viviana
• Luciana
• Ariana
• Lilia
• Layla
• Gabriella
• Arianna
• Leilani
• Natalia
• Lily
• Gianna
• Elena
• Violetta
• Lillian
• Liana
• Lucia
• Emilia

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 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