Lilja

Girl name

Lilja has been given to 272 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

272

Peak year

2024 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1998

10-year trend

▼ -21%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lilja — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lilagirl

76,550 babies since 1880

Liliagirl

14,319 babies since 1884

Lillagirl

4,440 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lilja?

Lilja has been given to 272 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lilja peak?

Lilja peaked in 2024, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Lilja a girl or boy name?

Lilja is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lilja are girls).

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