The name Lija is officially associated with two recognized name days within the country of Latvia. These designated dates for celebration are observed on January 16 and again later in the year on July 10.
The name Lija is a beautiful feminine name, characterized by a soft, elegant mood often associated with nature and romance. Though quite uncommon in the USA, it finds its roots primarily in Eastern European languages, often functioning as a variation linked etymologically to the lily flower. This strong connection suggests an origin conveying purity and grace. Historically, the name maintains a relatively low profile globally but is strictly gendered as female. Lija projects a subtle, sophisticated vibe rooted in its classical simplicity.
| 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 |