Lilac - girls name

Lilac name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 67%

Lilac name meaning:

The name Lilac is derived from the beautiful flowering plant known as the lilac bush. The lilac flower is known for its heavenly fragrance and delicate purple or mauve petals. As a name, Lilac carries both a visual and olfactory imagery, evoking a sense of elegance, femininity, and grace.

The lilac flower has long been associated with love, beauty, and purity. In Greek mythology, lilacs were said to have grown from the tears of the god Pan after he was rejected by the nymph Syringa. This tale adds an element of romanticism and symbolism to the name Lilac, suggesting a connection to love and passion.

Choosing the name Lilac for a girl may indicate a desire to bestow upon her a name that is both unique and enchanting. The name Lilac carries a sense of natural beauty, showcasing the delicate and gentle qualities often associated with the flower. By naming a girl Lilac, parents may hope to imbue her with a sense of elegance, charm, and a touch of whimsy.

Origin: Persian

Bluish.

Related names

Lilac , Lilah , Lilia

Other girls names beginning with L

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1866 out of 5581

15 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    1027
  • 5yrs

    2897
  • 1yr

    434

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Lilac

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