Lily

In 2022, the name Lily was 30th most popular baby name for girls and 82nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 5,966 babies were named Lily in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 563 babies in the United States were named Lily. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 5.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lily is around 15 years old.

The name "Lily" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Lily is Lil.

Lily Meaning & Origin

Lily is a feminine name of English origin symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty, inspired by the elegant and virtuous lily flower.

The name Lily is described as serenely beautiful, charmingly innocent and illustriously captivating.

Pronunciation

Lily is pronounced lee-lee in English. The name Lily has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lily

• Lily is the name of one of the main characters in the popular book series "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rowling. She is Harry Potter's mother, Lily Potter.

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Where is the name Lily most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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