Liliya
Every Liliya since 1992 — 608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Liliya
Liliya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,836 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 608 American babies have been named Liliya. Its peak came in 2024, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Liliya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Liliya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,836 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,169 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,663 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,367 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,870 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,806 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,312 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,837 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,285 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,591 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,142 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,908 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,903 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,037 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,751 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,383 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,455 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,477 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,356 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,701 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,370 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,963 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,203 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,031 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,833 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,355 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,208 |
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Famous people named Liliya
- Liliya Shobukhova Athlete · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Liliya in 2025?
Liliya ranked #5,836 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Liliya?
608 babies have been named Liliya in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Liliya most popular?
Liliya peaked in 2024, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Liliya a boy or girl name?
Liliya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Liliya rising or falling?
Liliya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Liliya?
Well-known people named Liliya include Liliya Shobukhova (athlete).