Lily
Lily first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2011, when 8,192 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,673.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lily popular?
Declining Lily is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
| 2020s | 35,872 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68,316 | |
| 2000s | 56,186 | |
| 1990s | 9,772 | |
| 1980s | 2,708 | |
| 1970s | 1,220 | |
| 1960s | 1,148 | |
| 1950s | 1,426 | |
| 1940s | 1,511 | |
| 1930s | 2,229 | |
| 1920s | 3,757 | |
| 1910s | 2,795 | |
| 1900s | 1,045 | |
| 1890s | 979 | |
| 1880s | 680 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lily mean?
IS a bloom word: from the flower name, which derives from Latin 'lilium' (lily). The lily is a traditional symbol of purity.
Nicknames for Lily
- Lil
Variants & spellings
- Lilly
- Lilia
Names like Lily
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Names that pair well with Lily
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily means Lily. IS a bloom word: from the flower name, which derives from Latin 'lilium' (lily). The lily is a traditional symbol of purity.
What is the origin of the name Lily?
Lily is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Lily?
Lily is pronounced “LIL-ee.”
Is Lily a boy or a girl name?
Lily is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Lily a popular name right now?
Lily is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
How popular is the name Lily?
In 2025, Lily ranked #18 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lily most popular?
Lily was most popular in 2011, when about 8,192 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Lily?
Common nicknames for Lily include Lil.
What names are similar to Lily?
Names similar to Lily include Ivy, Hazel, Rose, Violet.
What names go well with Lily?
english names that pair well with Lily include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.