Lilja
girl name#8860 in 2025Lilja entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #6167 in 2024, ranks #8860 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #12426 |
| 2000s | #12067 |
| 2010s | #9458 |
| 2020s | #8251 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lilja has been most popular in California.
Fashion outlook
Lilja sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Lilja today is about where Kallen stood in 1998 — 1 years past a #6163-sized peak. By 2013, Kallen had settled around #11932.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lilja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lilja is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lilja in 2025?
- Lilja ranks #8860 among US girl names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lilja most popular?
- Lilja peaked in 2024, reaching #6167 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lilja with classmates?
- Lilja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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