The baby name Leliana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'common_spelling': 'leh-LEE-ah-nuh', 'ipa': '/lɛˈliɑːnə/'}.
The baby name Leliana is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'common_spelling': 'leh-LEE-ah-nuh', 'ipa': '/lɛˈliɑːnə/'}.
Leliana is in Origin.
Leliana is a modern elaboration, likely formed by combining Lelia or Leila with the -ana suffix, and it sits close to Liliana and Eliana. As a result, interpretations vary: through Liliana it links to Latin lilium, giving the meaning "lily"; through Leila it echoes Arabic layla, "night"; and by association with Eliana it can carry the Hebrew sense "my God has answered." Many families choose the name for its layered etymology and melodic sound rather than a single fixed origin.
Rare in records before the 21st century, Leliana gained broader notice via the Dragon Age video game character (2009). Usage remains uncommon but appealing for its familiar sounds and gentle rhythm. Variants and near-variants include Liliana, Léliana (an accented form sometimes seen in Portuguese), Leiliana, and Lileana; short forms include Leli, Lili, Lily, Lia, and Liana.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #101 | 2 | 3,319 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| France | Girls | 2016 | #406 | 3 | 3,228 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SY | 0 | #763 | 5 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #899 | 18 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #926 | 16 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,421 | 26 | 9,415 |
Leliana is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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