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Lian: Meaning & Origin

Lian is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “Graceful; delicate.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 27% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

lee-AHN

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

73/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 27% of popular names.

Nicknames

Li

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

33%
61
2010
41
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Lian Jin
  • Lian Kai
  • Lian Fang

Famous Namesakes

  • Lian Li (Chinese designer)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Lian