Lilly

Meaning of Lilly

Lilly is derived from the flower, symbolizing purity and beauty.

Lilly has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lilly

Lilly has held fairly steady, sitting around #252 in 2025 after peaking at #103 in 2011.

Notable people named Lilly

• Lilly Singh
  Canadian YouTuber and talk show host
• Lilly Wachowski
  American film director
• Lilly Pulitzer
  American fashion designer
• Lilly King
  American Olympic swimmer
• Lilly Goodman
  Dominican-American gospel singer

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Questions about the name Lilly

What does the name Lilly mean?

Lilly means lilly is derived from the flower, symbolizing purity and beauty, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lilly a boy's or a girl's name?

Lilly is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lilly?

In 2025, Lilly ranked #252 for girls, up from #259 the year before.

When was Lilly most popular?

Lilly peaked at #103 in 2011.