Liliana in Chinese
Liliana in Chinese is 莉莉安娜 (Lì Lì Ān Nà).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- lily
Etymologically, Liliana is Latin and is commonly glossed as "lily". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1950 and peaked in 2017. Names sharing the same root meaning include Susan.
3 ways to write Liliana
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
莉莉安娜
Lì Lì Ān Nà
The standard transliteration of Liliana: 莉 (lì, "jasmine"), 莉 (lì, "jasmine"), 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 3-syllable English name is spread over 4 characters: 莉 lì + 莉 lì + 安 ān + 娜 nà. The tone contour is 4-4-1-4 (falling, falling, high level, falling).
Character breakdown
35 strokes total (simplified)- 莉
lì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
jasmine
- 莉
lì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
jasmine
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
梅雪
Méi Xuě
Inspired by "lily": 梅 (méi, "plum blossom") + 雪 (xuě, "snow"), expressing flowers, trees and natural beauty.
Why these characters?
梅 (plum blossom) answers the "lily" in Liliana's meaning, and 雪 (snow) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 梅
méi
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
plum blossom
- 雪
xuě
Tone 3 · 11 strokes (simplified)
snow
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
莉茉
Lì Mò
莉 (lì, "jasmine") + 茉 (mò, "jasmine (茉莉)"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 莉 (lì), the same opening character as the transliteration 莉莉安娜, for the "li" sound, and replaces the rest with 茉 ("jasmine (茉莉)") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 莉
lì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
jasmine
- 茉
mò
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
jasmine (茉莉)
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Recent US usage of Liliana
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Liliana ranked 95 among names recorded for girls, with 16,824 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 52,678 girls named Liliana since 1950, with the high point in 2017 (2,747 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #366 to #109 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1950
- Total since 1880
- 52,678
More About Liliana in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Liliana offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Liliana, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Susan in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
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Other popular choices include Jordyn in Chinese, Carrie in Chinese, Denise in Chinese, and Abby in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Liliana, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Liliana to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Liliana in Chinese?
莉莉安娜 (Lì Lì Ān Nà), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Liliana?
US Social Security records show 52,678 girls named Liliana since 1950, with the high point in 2017 (2,747 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #366 to #109 among girls.
How many strokes does 莉莉安娜 have?
35 strokes in simplified form; per character: 莉 10, 莉 10, 安 6, 娜 9.