Lilja Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Lilja

"Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2024 👥 261 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
261
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Lilja Mean?

Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily. It is in regular use in Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands. It is also a Finnish and Swedish surname with the same meaning. Liljá is a Sámi spelling of the name.

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Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily. It is in regular use in Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and the Faroe Islands. It is also a Finnish and Swedish surname with the same meaning. Liljá is a Sámi spelling of the name.

Root Element
Lilja
Core Meaning
"Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Lilja

L 3
I 9
L 3
J 1
A 1
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Lilja in Numbers

261 US bearers
2024 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Lilja" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Lilja is an Icelandic, Swedish, and Faroese name, the equivalent of the English Lily".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~261 people named Lilja in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 19 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Lilja?

The Life Path number for Lilja is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.

Is Lilja a boy or girl name?

Lilja is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Lilja in the US?

Approximately 261 people in the United States are named Lilja. The name peaked in 2024 with 19 recorded uses.

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