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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lily (the flower)
- Origin
- Swedish/Scandinavian (19th-century flower name)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- LIL-yə
Lilja is a Swedish and Scandinavian name that began as a 19th-century flower name, and it means "lily," the flower. It's pronounced LIL-yə, so it sounds much like "Lillian" without the last syllable. If you want a name with a clear, simple meaning drawn from a garden, Lilja fits.
Meaning & Origin of Lilja
Meaning: Lily (the flower).
Origin: Swedish/Scandinavian (19th-century flower name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lilja
LIL-yəIPA /ˈlɪljə/
Popularity of Lilja
Lilja ranked #6274 in the U.S. in 2024, with 19 babies given the name that year. That 2024 ranking is also its highest in the Social Security data, which runs from 1998 to 2024, so it's a rare name here and your child would be unlikely to meet another Lilja in class.
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FAQ
What does the name Lilja mean?
Lily (the flower). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lilja?
Lilja is pronounced LIL-yə (IPA: /ˈlɪljə/).
Is Lilja a popular name right now?
Lilja is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #6274 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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