Lili Girl

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-lee /ˈliːli/

Origin: Latin; Hebrew; French

Meaning: Latin: lily flower; Hebrew: my God is a vow; French: derived from 'liliane'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lili has its roots in the Hebrew word "lily," which is derived from the term "shoshannah," meaning "lily" or "rose." This term was adopted into Greek as "lilion" and later into Latin as "lilium," both retaining the floral connotation. The name made its way into Old French as "lilie," before being introduced into English, where it has been used since the Middle Ages.

The flower itself has been a symbol of purity and beauty across various cultures, which contributed to the name's appeal. Historically, the lily has significant biblical references, notably in the Song of Solomon, where it is used as a metaphor for beauty and love.

The name Lili, as a diminutive or variant of names like Liliana or Lillian, gained traction in various cultures, particularly in Europe during the 19th century. The name has also been associated with several saints, including Saint Lilian, a martyr from the early Christian period, which further cemented its place in religious contexts.

Culturally, the lily has been emblematic of various virtues, including purity, renewal, and resurrection, making it a favored motif in art and literature throughout history. The name Lili, with its floral associations, evokes imagery of grace and elegance, resonating with traditional values of femininity and beauty.

This enduring symbolism has allowed the name to maintain its relevance across different eras and cultures, reflecting a timeless appreciation for the natural world and its representations in human naming practices.

Famous people named Lili

In this section, you will find notable people named Lili. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lili who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lili who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lili Taylor is an actress best known for Six Feet Under, The Conjuring, and Mystic Pizza.

Lili Elbe is an artist best known for being one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery.

Lili St. Cyr is a performer best known for her work as a burlesque dancer and actress in the 1940s and 1950s.

Fictional characters named Lili

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Lili is a fictional character from the video game Lili: Child of Geos. She is a young girl on a quest to free her homeland from a curse and uncover the secrets of the island.

Lili is a fictional character from the animated series Lili and the Magic of the Forest. She is a brave girl who embarks on adventures to protect her magical forest and its inhabitants.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lili, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lili. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lili was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Lili has ranked as high as #2509 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Lili has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lili is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lili was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lili.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 61 61
2024 55 55
2023 71 71
2022 67 67
2021 55 55
2020 53 53
2019 48 48
2018 54 54
2017 61 61
2016 62 62
2015 59 59
2014 71 71
2013 81 81
2012 90 90
2011 98 98
2010 94 94
2009 90 90
2008 119 119
2007 101 101
2006 115 115
2005 123 123
2004 112 112
2003 139 139
2002 130 130
2001 89 89
2000 80 80
1999 99 99
1998 63 63
1997 69 69
1996 60 60
1995 42 42
1994 34 34
1993 18 18
1992 39 39
1991 34 34
1990 33 33
1989 49 49
1988 36 36
1987 16 16
1986 23 23
1985 23 23
1984 19 19
1983 17 17
1982 25 25
1981 17 17
1980 15 15
1979 25 25
1978 22 22
1977 18 18
1976 12 12
1975 24 24
1974 16 16
1973 18 18
1972 20 20
1971 15 15
1970 31 31
1969 24 24
1968 21 21
1967 20 20
1966 20 20
1965 29 29
1964 21 21
1963 15 15
1962 34 34
1961 29 29
1960 50 50
1959 38 38
1958 29 29
1957 43 43
1956 54 54
1955 45 45
1954 56 56
1953 29 29
1952 26 26
1951 17 17
1950 11 11
1949 13 13
1948 18 18
1947 16 16
1946 12 12
1945 7 7
1944 8 8
1943 8 8
1941 5 5
1940 10 10
1931 5 5
1927 5 5
1923 6 6
1921 6 6
1918 6 6
1916 5 5
1914 5 5
1912 6 6

Top States for Lili (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 17
71%
TX 7
29%