Lilly Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The lily is the birth flower for the month of May, making Lilly a meaningful name for girls born in that month.

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A Deep Dive

Lilly Overview

Meaning

Lily flower, pure

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “lilium,” meaning “lily flower.”

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪli/

Popularity

Lilly is a beloved name in English-speaking countries and parts of Europe. In 2023, Lilly ranked #206 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Elegant, delicate, pure

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often symbolizes purity and innocence, frequently associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.

Name Day

July 27 (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Lilly Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lily, Lilian, Lilia, Lilith, Lillian, Liliana, Lillia

Common Nicknames

Lils, Lill, LiLi, Lilou

Diminutives

Lil, Lila, Lilie, Lilli, Lillie

Famous People

  • Lilly Pulitzer
    (American Fashion Designer)
  • Lilly Singh
    (Canadian YouTuber and Comedian)
  • Lilly King
    (American Swimmer)
  • Lilly Wachowski
    (American Film Director)
  • Lilly Aspell
    (Scottish Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lilly Kane
    ("Veronica Mars," TV Series)
  • Lilly Moscovitz
    ("The Princess Diaries," Film Series)
  • "Lilly's Light"
    (TV Series)
  • Lilly Rush
    ("Cold Case," TV Series)
  • "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse"
    (Children's Book)

Places

  • Lilly City
    (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Lilly Mountain
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Lilly Lake
    (Wisconsin, USA)
  • Lilly Library
    (Indiana, USA)
  • Lillydale Lake
    (Victoria, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Lilly?

Lilly, meaning “purity” or “innocence,” is often associated with grace and beauty. Those named Lilly are perceived as kind-hearted and gentle.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lilly?

The name Lilly originates from the Latin word “lilium,” which refers to the lily flower. It evolved through Old English and Middle English, eventually becoming a popular given name, often symbolizing purity and beauty.

Lilly Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lilly in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2182021#2322022#2572023
Top 3 Rankings#1032011#1062010#1102012

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lilly

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023257
(-25 from 2022)
1194
(-112 from 2022)
0.06826
2022232
(-14 from 2021)
1306
(-46 from 2021)
0.07284
2021218
(+11 from 2020)
1352
(+67 from 2020)
0.07546
2020229
(-39 from 2019)
1285
(-262 from 2019)
0.07269
2019190
(-30 from 2018)
1547
(-234 from 2018)
0.08431
2018160
(-8 from 2017)
1781
(-148 from 2017)
0.09577
2017152
(-9 from 2016)
1929
(-236 from 2016)
0.10211
2016143
(-4 from 2015)
2165
(-156 from 2015)
0.11184
2015139
(-15 from 2014)
2321
(-258 from 2014)
0.11897
2014124
(-1 from 2013)
2579
(-39 from 2013)
0.13183
2013123
(-13 from 2012)
2618
(-171 from 2012)
0.13581
2012110
(-7 from 2011)
2789
(-82 from 2011)
0.14380
2011103
(+3 from 2010)
2871
(-18 from 2010)
0.14817
2010106
(+10 from 2009)
2889
(+57 from 2009)
0.14735
2009116
(+9 from 2008)
2832
(+139 from 2008)
0.13985
2008125
(+21 from 2007)
2693
(+291 from 2007)
0.12929
2007146
(+4 from 2006)
2402
(+124 from 2006)
0.11349
2006150
(+30 from 2005)
2278
(+371 from 2005)
0.10897
2005180
(+30 from 2004)
1907
(+291 from 2004)
0.09396
2004210
(+55 from 2003)
1616
(+428 from 2003)
0.08009
2003265
(+68 from 2002)
1188
(+277 from 2002)
0.05921
2002333
(+47 from 2001)
911
(+129 from 2001)
0.04613
2001380
(+48 from 2000)
782
(+123 from 2000)
0.03948
2000428
(+92 from 1999)
659
(+171 from 1999)
0.03302
1999520
(+63 from 1998)
488
(+74 from 1998)
0.02507
1998583
(+79 from 1997)
414
(+82 from 1997)
0.02136
1997662
(+190 from 1996)
332
(+98 from 1996)
0.01739
1996852
(+56 from 1995)
234
(+26 from 1995)
0.01221
1995908
(+356 from 1994)
208
(+73 from 1994)
0.01082
19941264
(+54 from 1993)
135
(+8 from 1993)
0.00693
19931318
(+39 from 1992)
127
(+5 from 1992)
0.00644
19921357
(+160 from 1991)
122
(+20 from 1991)
0.00609
19911517
(-72 from 1990)
102
(-6 from 1990)
0.00502
19901445
(-3 from 1989)
108
(+6 from 1989)
0.00526
19891442
(-33 from 1988)
102
(+3 from 1988)
0.00512
19881409
(+470 from 1987)
99
(+38 from 1987)
0.00515
19871879
(-277 from 1986)
61
(-13 from 1986)
0.00325
19861602
(+19 from 1985)
74
(+1 from 1985)
0.00401
19851621
(+491 from 1984)
73
(+26 from 1984)
0.00395
19842112
(-120 from 1983)
47
(-4 from 1983)
0.00261
19831992
(-426 from 1982)
51
(-24 from 1982)
0.00285
19821566
(+76 from 1981)
75
(+5 from 1981)
0.00413
19811642
(+191 from 1980)
70
(+11 from 1980)
0.00391
19801833
(-38 from 1979)
59
(-1 from 1979)
0.00331
19791795
(-162 from 1978)
60
(-5 from 1978)
0.00348
19781633
(+68 from 1977)
65
(+4 from 1977)
0.00395
19771701
(+359 from 1976)
61
(+19 from 1976)
0.00371
19762060
(-435 from 1975)
42
(-18 from 1975)
0.00267
19751625
(-126 from 1974)
60
(-5 from 1974)
0.00384
19741499
(-66 from 1973)
65
(-3 from 1973)
0.00415
19731433
(+108 from 1972)
68
(+8 from 1972)
0.00438
19721541
(-152 from 1971)
60
(-16 from 1971)
0.00372
19711389
No change from 1970
76
(+1 from 1970)
0.00434
19701389
(-86 from 1969)
75
No change from 1969
0.00409
19691303
(-193 from 1968)
75
(-18 from 1968)
0.00425
19681110
(+86 from 1967)
93
(+14 from 1967)
0.00544
19671196
(-185 from 1966)
79
(-25 from 1966)
0.00460
19661011
(-89 from 1965)
104
(-16 from 1965)
0.00592
1965922
(+120 from 1964)
120
(+12 from 1964)
0.00657
19641042
(-59 from 1963)
108
(-9 from 1963)
0.00552
1963983
(-105 from 1962)
117
(-26 from 1962)
0.00589
1962878
(-35 from 1961)
143
(-14 from 1961)
0.00706
1961843
(+53 from 1960)
157
(+20 from 1960)
0.00756
1960896
(-44 from 1959)
137
(-7 from 1959)
0.00659
1959852
(+89 from 1958)
144
(+24 from 1958)
0.00693
1958941
(-107 from 1957)
120
(-28 from 1957)
0.00581
1957834
(-68 from 1956)
148
(-15 from 1956)
0.00705
1956766
(+55 from 1955)
163
(+25 from 1955)
0.00791
1955821
(-5 from 1954)
138
(+5 from 1954)
0.00688
1954816
(+4 from 1953)
133
(+6 from 1953)
0.00668
1953820
(-55 from 1952)
127
(-8 from 1952)
0.00658
1952765
(-94 from 1951)
135
(-35 from 1951)
0.00710
1951671
(+57 from 1950)
170
(+32 from 1950)
0.00920
1950728
(+29 from 1949)
138
(+9 from 1949)
0.00785
1949757
(-82 from 1948)
129
(-23 from 1948)
0.00735
1948675
(+6 from 1947)
152
No change from 1947
0.00872
1947681
(-35 from 1946)
152
(+3 from 1946)
0.00836
1946646
(-33 from 1945)
149
(+9 from 1945)
0.00924
1945613
(-39 from 1944)
140
(-23 from 1944)
0.01040
1944574
(+39 from 1943)
163
(+10 from 1943)
0.01193
1943613
(-79 from 1942)
153
(-41 from 1942)
0.01066
1942534
(-38 from 1941)
194
(-3 from 1941)
0.01395
1941496
(+34 from 1940)
197
(+30 from 1940)
0.01581
1940530
(-24 from 1939)
167
(-9 from 1939)
0.01414
1939506
(-59 from 1938)
176
(-49 from 1938)
0.01552
1938447
(+32 from 1937)
225
(+38 from 1937)
0.01971
1937479
(-25 from 1936)
187
(-11 from 1936)
0.01697
1936454
(+58 from 1935)
198
(+42 from 1935)
0.01837
1935512
(-72 from 1934)
156
(-61 from 1934)
0.01435
1934440
(+6 from 1933)
217
(+8 from 1933)
0.02005
1933446
(-4 from 1932)
209
(-15 from 1932)
0.01998
1932442
(+16 from 1931)
224
(+25 from 1931)
0.02025
1931458
(-33 from 1930)
199
(-44 from 1930)
0.01803
1930425
(-7 from 1929)
243
(-10 from 1929)
0.02083
1929418
(-6 from 1928)
253
(-18 from 1928)
0.02186
1928412
(-5 from 1927)
271
(-12 from 1927)
0.02267
1927407
(-14 from 1926)
283
(-23 from 1926)
0.02289
1926393
(+16 from 1925)
306
(+24 from 1925)
0.02487
1925409
(-13 from 1924)
282
(-19 from 1924)
0.02233
1924396
(-22 from 1923)
301
(-15 from 1923)
0.02323
1923374
(+1 from 1922)
316
(+12 from 1922)
0.02523
1922375
(-15 from 1921)
304
(-35 from 1921)
0.02437
1921360
(+16 from 1920)
339
(+30 from 1920)
0.02649
1920376
(+1 from 1919)
309
(+11 from 1919)
0.02484
1919377
(-15 from 1918)
298
(-21 from 1918)
0.02537
1918362
(+1 from 1917)
319
(+21 from 1917)
0.02653
1917363
(-15 from 1916)
298
(-18 from 1916)
0.02652
1916348
(+12 from 1915)
316
(+37 from 1915)
0.02911
1915360
(-13 from 1914)
279
(+50 from 1914)
0.02725
1914347
(+16 from 1913)
229
(+50 from 1913)
0.02875
1913363
(-10 from 1912)
179
(+11 from 1912)
0.02733
1912353
(-38 from 1911)
168
(+14 from 1911)
0.02863
1911315
(+35 from 1910)
154
(+25 from 1910)
0.03486
1910350
(-28 from 1909)
129
(+4 from 1909)
0.03075
1909322
(-18 from 1908)
125
(-12 from 1908)
0.03396
1908304
(-15 from 1907)
137
(-7 from 1907)
0.03864
1907289
(-5 from 1906)
144
(+7 from 1906)
0.04268
1906284
(+7 from 1905)
137
(+7 from 1905)
0.04371
1905291
(-18 from 1904)
130
(-3 from 1904)
0.04195
1904273
(+9 from 1903)
133
(+10 from 1903)
0.04548
1903282
(-3 from 1902)
123
(-3 from 1902)
0.04421
1902279
(+18 from 1901)
126
(+21 from 1901)
0.04495
1901297
(-34 from 1900)
105
(-49 from 1900)
0.04130
1900263
(+16 from 1899)
154
(+47 from 1899)
0.04847
1899279
(-21 from 1898)
107
(-26 from 1898)
0.04323
1898258
(+54 from 1897)
133
(+47 from 1897)
0.04851
1897312
(-54 from 1896)
86
(-35 from 1896)
0.03464
1896258
(+11 from 1895)
121
(+13 from 1895)
0.04802
1895269
(-32 from 1894)
108
(-19 from 1894)
0.04371
1894237
(+11 from 1893)
127
(+13 from 1893)
0.05382
1893248
(+6 from 1892)
114
(+5 from 1892)
0.05061
1892254
(-10 from 1891)
109
(+11 from 1891)
0.04846
1891244
(-4 from 1890)
98
(-6 from 1890)
0.04986
1890240
No change from 1889
104
(+9 from 1889)
0.05157
1889240
(-38 from 1888)
95
(-29 from 1888)
0.05021
1888202
(+26 from 1887)
124
(+41 from 1887)
0.06545
1887228
(-14 from 1886)
83
(-2 from 1886)
0.05340
1886214
(+6 from 1885)
85
(+5 from 1885)
0.05529
1885220
(+19 from 1884)
80
(+17 from 1884)
0.05636
1884239
(-11 from 1883)
63
(+1 from 1883)
0.04579
1883228
(-31 from 1882)
62
(-8 from 1882)
0.05164
1882197
(+4 from 1881)
70
(+15 from 1881)
0.06050
1881201
(-10 from 1880)
55
(-9 from 1880)
0.05564
1880191
First SSA data recorded
64
First SSA data recorded
0.06557

American States Popularity Rankings for Lilly

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3482021#3322022#3742023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2822021#2742022#3092023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2312021#1952022#2922023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2602021#3972022#4032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2412021#1682022#1982023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1652021#1942022#1522023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1912021#3262022#2312023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2412021#2562022#2162023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3222021#3872022#3132023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2802021#2552022#2652023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1572021#1832022#2192023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1912021#1422022#1912023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#992021#1282022#1352023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4312021#2732022#2822023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2322021#2272022#2372023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2052021#2552022#1902023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1682021#2812022#3152023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1702021#2482022#2752023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1692021#1402022#1622023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2672021#2022022#2582023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1832021#1552022#1342023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1452021#2892022#2892023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4672021#2642022#3192023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1802021#2692022#3322023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3272021#2792022#3902023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1552021#1192022#1342023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1802021#1632022#2172023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2282021#1822022#2822023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1142021#1752022#1062023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5202021#4662022#3672023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3262021#1232022#2262023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2522021#2542022#3542023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1752021#2512022#3052023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1932021#5702022#3362023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2192021#2442022#2442023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1142021#2612022#1862023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1672021#2272022#4032023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4052021#2262022#3472023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3952021#2292022#3792023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1742019#1862021#1662023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2042020#1222021#1562022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1242019#2312020#602021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1602021#1482022#1462023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1782020#1892021#992022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1482017#1812018#1202023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1402019#1542021#1342022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2752015#2582016#1582017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#412015#1052017#782019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1202014#1372018#2022022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1152010#562011#572012

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2422011

Popularity Rankings for Lilly in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#72021#292022#272023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#222021#172022#152023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#472021#422022#422023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#812020#712021#652022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#772015#952016#892017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#862019#912020#962021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#962021#922022#1092023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#962021#972022#1452023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1602021#1342022#1082023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1402020#1342021#1252022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1432021#2012022#1512023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1562010#1542011#1902012

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1952019#1672020#1712022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2122021#2022022#1762023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022#2352023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2362021#2912022#2812023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6132019#5422020#5052021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lilly a Name for Boys or Girls?

Lilly is most commonly used for girls, chosen for its associations with the lovely lily flower.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lilly

Lilly in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lilly Pulitzer (Fashion Designer, 1931–2013): An American fashion designer who created a popular line of brightly colored prints.
  • Lilly Singh (YouTuber, born 1988): A Canadian YouTuber, comedian, and talk show host who gained fame through her comedic videos.
  • Lilly King (Swimmer, born 1997): An American swimmer who has won multiple Olympic gold medals.
  • Lilly Wachowski (Director, born 1967): An American film director and writer, co-director of "The Matrix" series.
  • Lilly Aspell (Actress, born 2007): A Scottish actress known for playing young Diana in the "Wonder Woman" films.
  • Lilly Ledbetter (Activist, born 1938): An American activist who fought for equal pay and inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
  • Lilly Martin Spencer (Artist, 1822–1902): An American painter famous for her domestic genre paintings in the 19th century.
  • Lilly Kane ("Veronica Mars," 2004 TV Series): A pivotal character whose murder sets off the main storyline of the series.
  • Lilly Moscovitz ("The Princess Diaries," 2001 Film Series): Mia's quirky best friend who supports her through her transformation into a princess.
  • "Lilly's Light" (2010 TV Series): A children's show about Lilly and her magical lighthouse that helps kids with life's challenges.
  • Lilly Rush ("Cold Case," 2003 TV Series): A dedicated detective who solves old, unsolved cases in Philadelphia.
  • "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" (1996 Children's Book): Follows the adventures of a young mouse named Lilly and her beloved purple purse.
  • Lilly Truscott ("Hannah Montana," 2006 TV Series): Miley Stewart's best friend who shares in her secret double life as a pop star.
  • "Lilly the Witch" (2004 Film): A magical adventure about a young girl who discovers a magical book and becomes a witch.
  • Lilly City (Pennsylvania, USA): A small borough in Cambria County with a rich history in coal mining.
  • Lilly Mountain (Colorado, USA): A mountain in the Rocky Mountain range offering hiking and scenic views.
  • Lilly Lake (Wisconsin, USA): A picturesque lake in Kenosha County, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Lilly Library (Indiana, USA): A renowned library at Indiana University Bloomington with extensive rare book collections.
  • Lilly Park (New South Wales, Australia): A public park in the suburb of South Windsor, featuring recreational facilities.
  • Lilly Nature Reserve (New South Wales, Australia): A protected area preserving native flora and fauna in the Northern Tablelands.
  • Lillydale Lake (Victoria, Australia): A man-made lake in the Yarra Valley, surrounded by parklands and walking trails.

Similar Names to Lilly

Sibling Names for Lilly