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Lily

Girl · Latin · Short name

Meaning
A flower symbolizing purity
Pronunciation
LIL-ee
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'lilium', the lily flower.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernNature-inspiredClassic

Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • LillyEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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