Lilyana is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lilyana in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2575
US Rank #897
About the Name Lilyana
Lilyana has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 412 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1692 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Lilyana is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #897, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lilyana
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Lilyana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lilyana in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lilyana has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 412 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1692 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Lilyana is more popular in the US (#897) than in the UK (#2575). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Lilyana ranks #897 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
10
UK babies named Lilyana (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 412 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lilyana
Likely around 1 other Lilyana in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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