UK girl's name
Lilliah
A feminine name of French origin meaning "God's promise.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lilliah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lilliah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 10 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 65 living people in the UK are called Lilliah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lilliah ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 10 girls were registered as Lilliah.
- • About 65 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lilliah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
10 births
Estimated living
65
2026
Meaning
What does Lilliah mean?
The name Lilliah originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is a variation of the name Lilia, which is derived from the Latin word "lilium," meaning lily flower. The lily has held symbolic significance in various cultures, often representing purity, innocence, and renewal.
Lilliah has been recorded in historical documents and religious texts over the centuries. In the Bible, the lily is mentioned in the Song of Songs as a symbol of beauty and virtue. Additionally, the name has been found in ancient Hebrew records, though its exact origins remain unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lilliah dates back to the 12th century. Lilliah de Montfort, born in 1181, was a Norman noblewoman and the daughter of Robert de Montfort, Lord of Montfort-sur-Risle. She married William de Beaumont, Earl of Warwick, and played a role in the political affairs of the time.
In the 16th century, Lilliah Neville (1516-1567) was a prominent figure in English history. She was the daughter of Ralph Neville, 4th Earl of Westmorland, and was known for her involvement in the Northern Uprising against Queen Elizabeth I in 1569.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lilliah was Lilliah Shurey (1629-1678), an English Quaker and religious writer. She published several works, including "A Testimony to the Light Within," which explored her spiritual experiences and beliefs.
In the 18th century, Lilliah Heyrick (1756-1827) was a British abolitionist and philanthropist. She actively campaigned against the slave trade and supported various charitable causes, contributing to the anti-slavery movement in Britain.
Lilliah Paulina Wilson (1834-1918) was an American educator and author. She founded the Lillian Masonic Orphans' Home and Industrial School in Tennessee, which provided education and support for orphaned children.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Lilliah throughout the ages. While the name has evolved and taken on various spellings, its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and Latin origins, often associated with purity, beauty, and virtue.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lilliah over time
The chart below shows babies named Lilliah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lilliah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilliah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lilliah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4831 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4032 | 29 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3839 | 20 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Lilliah
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lilliah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lilliah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Lilliah was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Lilliah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 10 babies registered as Lilliah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lilliah?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "God's promise.".
How many people are called Lilliah in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Lilliah across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.