Lilie Girl
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
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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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lilie was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Lilie has ranked as high as #1360 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1929 | 31 |
| 1928 | 22 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1921 | 27 |
| 1920 | 31 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1901 | 11 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 |