Lily
Lily: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛlΙͺli/
Meaning and origin of Lily
- A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.
Etymology
A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.
How popular is Lily?
Since 1880, 189,644 girls and 145 boys in the U.S. have been named Lily (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #3983 in 1934. In 2025 it ranked #18 for girls, with 6,673 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lily
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Sibling name ideas for Lily
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Lily FAQ
What does the name Lily mean?
A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor. A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Lily?
Lily is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Lily?
Since 1880, 189,644 girls and 145 boys in the U.S. have been named Lily (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #3983 in 1934. In 2025 it ranked #18 for girls, with 6,673 babies given the name.
Is Lily a boy or girl name?
Lily is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 189,644 girls and 145 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.