The nameLilly

Lilly is a girl's name taken from the lily flower, a variant of Lily. It reached the top 30 in England and Wales.

Meaning

Lilly comes from the lily flower, from the Latin lilium, a symbol of purity. It is also a pet form of Elizabeth.

Origin

English. Lilly is a double-l spelling of Lily, common in Germany and Britain.

History

Lilly rose with Lily from the 2000s, reaching the top 30 in England and Wales.

Famous people named Lilly

Popularity of the name Lilly

Lilly in the United States

259thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2010peak year (2,890 births)
65,499babies named Lilly in the United States since 1880
01,4452,890 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lilly was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 23,508 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Lilly. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Lilly in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,274 births a year on average, against 1,951 in the five years before.

Lilly in the United Kingdom

122ndmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2011peak year (2,117 births)
23,719babies named Lilly in the United Kingdom since 1997
01,0592,117 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Lilly was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 13,358 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Lilly. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Lilly in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 511 births a year on average, against 870 in the five years before.

Lilly in Ireland

142ndmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2012peak year (94 births)
1,302babies named Lilly in Ireland since 1964
04794 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Lilly in France

770thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (430 births)
5,110babies named Lilly in France since 1900
0215430 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Lilly in Belgium

267thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2017peak year (81 births)
1,152babies named Lilly in Belgium since 1995
04181 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Lilly in Switzerland

118thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2011peak year (74 births)
1,228babies named Lilly in Switzerland since 2000
03774 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Lilly in Austria

64thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2010peak year (175 births)
2,518babies named Lilly in Austria since 1984
088175 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Lilly in Norway

38thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
2016peak year (186 births)
3,459babies named Lilly in Norway since 1945
093186 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Lilly

Names from the same generation as Lilly, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lilly mean?

Lilly comes from the lily flower, from the Latin lilium, a symbol of purity. It is also a pet form of Elizabeth.

What is the origin of the name Lilly?

English. Lilly is a double-l spelling of Lily, common in Germany and Britain.

Is Lilly a girl's or a boy's name?

Lilly is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Lilly?

In 2024, Lilly was the 259th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,217 births.

What are the variants of the name Lilly?

Variants and related names of Lilly include Elizabeth and Lily.

What are good sibling names for Lilly?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Peyton, Lexi, Maddison and Tessa for a sister, Landon, Brayden, Chase and Ayden for a brother.

Who are famous people named Lilly?

Lilly Singh, comedian; Lilly Wachowski, filmmaker; Lilly King, swimmer.