Lija's name day is celebrated twice a year in Latvia, occurring on January 16 and July 10.
Lija is a distinctive name found primarily in Baltic and Slavic regions, while remaining rare and unique in the United States. It carries an elegant and soft mood, often associated with floral meanings like the lily or connections to nature. Historically, it has served as a short and modern choice for girls, maintaining a feminine identity across various cultures. The name blends a sense of romantic charm with a simple, timeless structure that appeals to modern parents. Globally, it represents a bridge between traditional roots and a contemporary aesthetic. This name remains a beautiful choice for those seeking a name with international flair and natural grace.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Croatia | 5 | January | Emilijana, Radoslav, Miljenko |
| Croatia | 9 | January | Julijan, Živko, Miodrag |
| Croatia | 27 | January | Angela, Vitalijan, Pribislav |
| Croatia | 12 | February | Reginald, Damjan, Eulalija |
 Lithuania | 12 | February | Benediktas, Deimante, Eulalija, Mantminas |
| Croatia | 16 | February | Onezim, Julijana, Miljenko |
 Latvia | 16 | February | Dzuljeta, Juliana, Julija, Smuidra |
| Latvia | 5 | March | Aurelija, Aurora, Austra |
| Croatia | 10 | March | Emilijan, Emil, Krunoslav |
| Croatia | 12 | March | Bernard, Budislav, Maksimilijan |
| Croatia | 13 | March | Rozalija, Ratka, Kristina |
| Lithuania | 8 | April | Dionyzas, Girtautas, Julija, Skirgaile |
| Lithuania | 21 | April | Amalija, Anzelmas, Milgedas, Skalve |
| Latvia | 30 | April | Liana, Liliana, Lilija, Linda |
| Latvia | 12 | May | Ina, Inara, Inars, Valida, Valija |
| Latvia | 22 | May | Emilija, Mile |
| Lithuania | 22 | May | Aldona, Eimantas, Elena, Julija, Rita |
| Latvia | 28 | May | Vilhelms, Vilis, Villija |
| Croatia | 8 | June | Dijana, Cecilija, Medardo, Vilim |
| Latvia | 15 | June | Banuta, Benno, Vilija, Zermena |
| Croatia | 18 | June | Marko, Marcelijan, Ljubomir |
| Latvia | 25 | June | Maiga, Milija |
| Lithuania | 30 | June | Adele, Emilija, Liucina, Novile, Tautginas |
| Croatia | 10 | July | Amalija, Alma, Ljubica, Ljuba |
| Lithuania | 10 | July | Amalija, Eirime, Gilvainas |
| Lithuania | 15 | July | Gerimante, Mantas, Rozalija, Roze |
| Latvia | 18 | July | Rozalija, Roze, Rozite |
| Croatia | 20 | July | Ilija prorok, Ilijana |
 USA | 20 | July | Edna, Edwin, Edwina, Elias, Elijah, Ellice, Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Neal, Neala, Neil, Neila, Nelson, Niall, Nigel, Niles |
| Croatia | 27 | July | Klement Ohridski, Natalija m. |
| Lithuania | 27 | July | Natalija, Sergijus, Svalia, Zintautas |
| Latvia | 28 | July | Cecilija, Cilda |
| Croatia | 4 | August | Ivan M. Vianney, Ivica, Tertulijan |
| Croatia | 14 | August | Maksimilijan Kolbe, Alfred |
| Latvia | 26 | August | Bronislava, Bronislavs, Glauda, Natalija, Nate |
| Latvia | 30 | August | Alija, Alvis, Jolanta |
| Lithuania | 4 | September | Gemante, Girstautas, Rozalija, Roze |
| Croatia | 19 | September | Januarije, Emilija |
| Croatia | 25 | September | Nikola of Flue, Aurelija, Kleofa, Firmin |
| Lithuania | 25 | September | Aurelija, Kleopas, Ramvyde, Vaigintas |
| Croatia | 3 | October | Kandid, Maksimilijan, Evald |
| Latvia | 5 | October | Amalija, Male |
| Croatia | 11 | October | Emilijan, Bruno K. |
| Lithuania | 23 | October | Odilija, Ramvyde, Sanginas |
| Latvia | 11 | November | Nellija, Ojars |
| Latvia | 12 | November | Kaija, Kornelija, Kornelijs |
| Croatia | 22 | November | Cecilija, Filemon |
| Lithuania | 22 | November | Cecilija, Cile, Darginte, Steikintas |
| Lithuania | 1 | December | Algmina, Butigeidas, Eligijus, Natalija |
| Lithuania | 2 | December | Aurelija, Milmante, Paulina, Svirgailas |
| Lithuania | 3 | December | Atalija, Audinga, Gailintas, Ksaveras |
| Croatia | 9 | December | Gospa Loretska, Julija, Judita |
| Latvia | 12 | December | Iveta, Otilija |
| Lithuania | 13 | December | Eivilte, Kastautas, Kastytis, Liucija, Otilija |
| Croatia | 24 | December | Christmas (Božić), Hence Božidar, Božo, Natalija, Nataša |