The baby name lileas is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lih-LEE-əs (IPA: /lɪˈliːəs/).
lileas is Scottish in Origin.
The baby name lileas is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lih-LEE-əs (IPA: /lɪˈliːəs/).
lileas is Scottish in Origin.
Lileas is the Scottish Gaelic form of Lilias, a Scots given name ultimately from Latin lilium, 'lily,' symbolizing purity and renewal. Spelled Lileas in Gaelic and Lilias/Lillias/Lileis in Scots records, it aligns with the wider lily-name family that includes Lilia, Lillian, and Lily, with cognates such as Lilja in the Nordic languages. Diminutives like Lily and Lili occur in both Gaelic- and English-speaking contexts.
Use is well attested in Scottish parish registers from the 16th to 18th centuries, especially in the Lowlands, with a Victorian revival alongside other floral names. Noted bearers include the artist-missionary Lilias Trotter (1853-1928) and the early 18th-century Fife woman Lilias Adie, whose case is often cited in studies of witchcraft trials. The Gaelic spelling Lileas has seen a modest modern revival among families reclaiming Gaelic heritage, while the meaning 'lily' keeps it approachable internationally. Variants: Lileas (Gaelic), Lilias/Lillias/Lileis (Scots), Lilia/Lillian/Lily (English forms).
lileas is extremely rare. There are only 2 recorded uses on record, spread over 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
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