Lilly
Lilly is derived from the flower name, symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty. It has Latin origins from 'lilium' and has been cherished across cultures for centuries as both a botanical and given name.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,213. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,873
- 2012: 2,791
- 2013: 2,620
- 2014: 2,582
- 2015: 2,325
- 2016: 2,172
- 2017: 1,932
- 2018: 1,788
- 2019: 1,553
- 2020: 1,289
- 2021: 1,356
- 2022: 1,315
- 2023: 1,202
- 2024: 1,221
- 2025: 1,218
- 2026 (projected): 1,213
Good to Know
- •Often spelled 'Lily' with one L - the double-L spelling is less common
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
- •Strong association with purity and springtime
- •Works well for all ages from baby to adult
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
66,728
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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