#242024 rank
2011peak year
182,901babies named Lily since 1880
▲ +12%5-year trend
Lily popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Lily mean?
From the Latin lilium, the lily flower, a symbol of purity in Christian art. It also arose as a pet form of Elizabeth and became a top name in the 2000s.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylenature, vintage
Names like Lily
Same era, same vibe — if you like Lily, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lilys
- Lily Collins, actress
- Lily James, actress
Spellings & variants
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