Lian
lee-ahn
US Popularity:1302
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Lotus, waterlily; Waterfall; White silk; Skilled; (To become) great
Lian is a surname-turned-personal name of Chinese origin with a flurry of lovely meanings, including "lotus" and "waterlily." Lotus flowers are frequently used as a symbol of rebirth and purity, thanks to being able to grow and bloom in even the murkiest waters. With this name, baby will be reminded that no matter how tough a situation they're in, they'll be able to rise above it and flourish. Depending on the Hanzi used, Lian can mean "waterfall," "white silk," "skilled," and "(to become) great," replete with nature and providing even more support and reassurance that you'll always be in baby's corner. Also a short form for names like Cillian, Aurelian, and Julian, to name a few, Lian offers plenty of potential for who baby will be.
Lian Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lian is currently #1085 on The Bump
Boy:Lian is currently #790 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Lian is currently #597 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lian is currently #1302 in U.S. births
Boy:Lian is currently #1438 in U.S. births
Girl:Lian is currently #6934 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#6934
in 2022
- 1058
from 2021
Sources
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