Pronunciation

lɪliən

Origin

English, French

Meaning

Not simply a variant of the classic French name Lilian, but a name with its own origin and history, one goes back all the way to the 16th century. Initially appearing as a unique nickname for the classic Elizabeth, it soon became a popular name in its own right. A melodious name, it has vivacity and verve!

Rank in the year 2015

Lillian was ranked #83 in the most popular American names of 2015.