Lily
Girl name · Latin · pronounced LIL-ee
Verified name
What does Lily mean?
Lily flower
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 18 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Lil, Lillie
Variant: Lillie, Lilly
Related: Lillian, Liliana
Using Lily across cultures
Floral symbol of purity used universally.
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