Lily: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Named for the flower that symbolizes purity and devotion, simple and endlessly lovely.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #23
- Peak
- #23 in 2022
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lily Means
Lily is a girl name of English origin. Named for the flower that symbolizes purity and devotion, simple and endlessly lovely.
How Popular Lily Is
Lily currently ranks #23 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #23 in 2022. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Lily
- Lily Potter, Harry Potter's mother, gave this name a magical association.
- Lily Allen and Lily Collins keep it fresh in pop culture.
- The lily flower has been a symbol of purity since ancient Egyptian times.
Names Like Lily
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lily
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lily.
Questions About Lily
What does Lily mean?
Lily is a girl name of English origin. Named for the flower that symbolizes purity and devotion, simple and endlessly lovely.
How popular is Lily?
Lily currently ranks #23 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #23 in 2022. It has held steady.
Where does Lily come from?
Lily comes from English roots. Lily Potter, Harry Potter's mother, gave this name a magical association.
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