Lily

Meaning of Lily

Lily is a flower name taken directly from the lily flower. Lilies often symbolize purity, beauty, and new beginnings.

Lily has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lily

Lily has held fairly steady, sitting around #18 in 2025 after peaking at #15 in 2011.

Notable people named Lily

• Lily James
  English actress
• Lily Collins
  British-American actress
• Lily Tomlin
  American actress and comedian
• Lily Aldridge
  American model
• Lily Cole
  English model and actress

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Questions about the name Lily

What does the name Lily mean?

Lily means lily is a flower name taken directly from the lily flower. lilies often symbolize purity, beauty, and new beginnings, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Lily?

In 2025, Lily ranked #18 for girls, up from #24 the year before.

When was Lily most popular?

Lily peaked at #15 in 2011.