Lilo Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-loh /ˈliːloʊ/
Origin: Hawaiian; Hebrew
Meaning: Hawaiian: generous one; Hebrew: my God is Yahweh
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lilo has its roots in the Hawaiian language, where it is derived from the word "lilo," meaning "generous" or "lost." This etymology reflects a cultural significance in Hawaiian society, where names often carry meanings that embody virtues or characteristics valued by the community. The name Lilo entered broader usage through popular culture, particularly with the release of the animated film "Lilo & Stitch" in 2002, which introduced the name to a global audience, although its origins predate this by centuries.
Historically, Hawaiian names often reflect the natural world and familial connections, and Lilo fits within this tradition. The name's association with the character Lilo, a young girl who embodies loyalty and love for her family, further solidified its positive connotations.
The film's success contributed to a renewed interest in Hawaiian culture and language, showcasing the significance of names in storytelling and identity. In addition to its Hawaiian roots, Lilo can also be viewed as a diminutive form of names like Lillian or Liliana in other cultures, though this usage is less common.
The name's simplicity and melodic quality have contributed to its appeal across various contexts. Overall, Lilo represents a blend of cultural heritage and modern storytelling, encapsulating themes of generosity and familial bonds that resonate across different cultures.
Fictional characters named Lilo
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Lilo is a fictional character from the animated film Lilo & Stitch. She is a young girl living in Hawaii who befriends an alien experiment named Stitch.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lilo. 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 Lilo was first seen in the United States in 1955.
Lilo has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Lilo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lilo 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 Lilo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lilo (2024)
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 | 7 | |
| TX | 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 Lilo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |