Lilly
Lilly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪl.i/
Meaning and origin of Lilly
- A female given name, variant of Lily.
- A diminutive of the female given names Lillian and Lilian, from Latin.
- A diminutive of the female given names Elizabeth and Elisabeth, from Ancient Greek.
- A surname transferred from the given name, based on the given name
How popular is Lilly?
Since 1880, 66,728 girls and 24 boys in the U.S. have been named Lilly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #103 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #7930 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #252 for girls, with 1,218 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lilly
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Lilly
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Lilly FAQ
What does the name Lilly mean?
A female given name, variant of Lily. A diminutive of the female given names Lillian and Lilian, from Latin. A diminutive of the female given names Elizabeth and Elisabeth, from Ancient Greek. A surname transferred from the given name, based on the given name
What is the origin of the name Lilly?
Lilly is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lilly?
Since 1880, 66,728 girls and 24 boys in the U.S. have been named Lilly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #103 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #7930 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #252 for girls, with 1,218 babies given the name.
Is Lilly a boy or girl name?
Lilly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 66,728 girls and 24 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.