Lilie Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LIL-ee /ˈlɪli/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: lily flower; English: variant of Lily

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lilie is derived from the Latin word "lilium," meaning "lily," which traces its roots back to the Greek "kallion," a diminutive form of "kallos," meaning "beauty." The transition from Latin to Old French saw the name evolve into "lilie," which was then adopted into Middle English as "lilie" or "lily." This floral name has been used in various forms across different languages, often symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty, which has contributed to its enduring appeal in various cultures. Historically, the lily has been associated with several significant figures and events.

In Christian symbolism, the lily is often linked to the Virgin Mary, representing her purity and motherhood. This connection was particularly emphasized during the medieval period when the lily became a common motif in religious art and literature.

The name Lilie, or its variants, can be found in various texts and translations, including the King James Bible, where the lily is mentioned as a symbol of God's creation and care for humanity. The name has also been borne by saints and notable figures throughout history, further embedding it within cultural and religious contexts.

Culturally, the lily has been a symbol of various virtues across different societies. In ancient Rome, it was associated with the goddess Venus, representing love and beauty.

In heraldry, the fleur-de-lis, a stylized lily, has been a symbol of French royalty and nobility since the Middle Ages, signifying purity and light. The name Lilie, as a derivative of this floral symbol, carries with it a rich tapestry of meanings and associations that have allowed it to resonate through centuries, making it a name steeped in historical significance and cultural richness.

Fictional characters named Lilie

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Lilie is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. She is a member of the student council and plays a significant role in the events surrounding the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

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

LilaLunaLeahLanaLaraLydia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lilie. 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.

LilyLillieLinaLolaLiviaLinae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lilie was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Lilie has ranked as high as #6734 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, California, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Lilie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lilie 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 Lilie 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 Lilie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 12 12
2024 13 13
2023 11 11
2022 11 11
2021 9 9
2020 9 9
2019 8 8
2018 10 10
2017 13 13
2016 18 18
2015 11 11
2014 19 19
2013 28 28
2012 22 22
2011 35 35
2010 40 40
2009 38 38
2008 40 40
2007 31 31
2006 30 30
2005 27 27
2004 30 30
2003 34 34
2002 27 27
2001 10 10
2000 10 10
1999 12 12
1998 6 6
1997 11 11
1989 5 5
1960 6 6
1955 7 7
1954 7 7
1949 8 8
1948 6 6
1944 11 11
1943 7 7
1942 10 10
1941 7 7
1940 5 5
1939 9 9
1938 12 12
1937 6 6
1935 12 12
1934 14 14
1933 14 14
1932 15 15
1931 11 11
1930 12 12
1929 31 31
1928 22 22
1927 17 17
1926 17 17
1925 26 26
1924 25 25
1923 33 33
1922 26 26
1921 27 27
1920 31 31
1919 28 28
1918 24 24
1917 23 23
1916 28 28
1915 20 20
1914 16 16
1913 17 17
1912 18 18
1911 11 11
1910 23 23
1909 14 14
1908 16 16
1907 9 9
1906 13 13
1905 12 12
1904 18 18
1903 10 10
1902 5 5
1901 11 11
1900 14 14
1899 13 13
1898 8 8
1897 8 8
1896 10 10
1895 9 9
1894 13 13
1893 6 6
1892 10 10
1891 7 7
1890 11 11
1889 7 7
1888 6 6
1887 5 5
1886 5 5
1885 6 6
1881 5 5

Top States for Lilie (2010)

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 5
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