Will my child share the name Lilya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Lilya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lilya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lilya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lilya is rising: up 2,257 places since 2020, to #2,278 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,807 in 2011.

Is Lilya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lilya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lilya a popular baby name in the United States?

Lilya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lilya

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Lilya is a distinctive choice, ranked #2278 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lilya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lilya

Lilya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 839 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1807 in 2011 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Lilya is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lilya in their class.