Name profile

Liliane

A French and German name generally associated with the lily.

Usage languagesDutch, French
US rank (2025)#4,661

Meaning and history

Liliane is a French and German feminine form related to Lilian and Lily. It is generally associated with Latin lilium, “lily,” a flower symbolizing purity in Christian art, especially in depictions of the Virgin Mary. Some Lilian forms may also have developed as diminutives of Elizabeth, so individual histories can vary. Notable bearers include French businesswoman and philanthropist Liliane Bettencourt and French-Italian actor and dancer Liliane Montevecchi.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 31 births, rank #4,576
2007: 26 births, rank #5,377
2008: 19 births, rank #6,799
2009: 25 births, rank #5,537
2010: 28 births, rank #4,974
20112011: 25 births, rank #5,358
2012: 26 births, rank #5,253
2013: 31 births, rank #4,543
2014: 18 births, rank #6,713
2015: 33 births, rank #4,295
20162016: 33 births, rank #4,345
2017: 29 births, rank #4,695
2018: 30 births, rank #4,562
2019: 32 births, rank #4,343
2020: 34 births, rank #4,078
20212021: 35 births, rank #4,090
2022: 29 births, rank #4,671
2023: 21 births, rank #5,752
2024: 28 births, rank #4,772
20252025: 29 births, rank #4,661

In 2025, 29 babies were recorded with the name Liliane, ranking #4,661 among girls.