Lili Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-lee / ˈliːliLatin; Hebrew; French
Meaning
Latin: lily flower; Hebrew: my God is a vow; French: derived from 'liliane'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lili is often associated with the lily flower, which symbolizes purity and beauty. The name has roots in various cultures, including Latin and Hebrew. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has remained a favored choice for girls in many countries.
Trend Summary
Lili has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lily
- Lillie
- Lilly
International Variants
- Lili (Spanish)
- Lily (English)
- Lilie (German)
- Liliya (Russian)
Famous people named Lili
Lili Taylor is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Six Feet Under' and 'The Conjuring'.
Lili Reinhart is an American actress and author, best known for her role as Betty Cooper on the television series 'Riverdale'.
Lili Elbe was a Danish transgender pioneer and one of the first known recipients of gender confirmation surgery.
Lili Boulanger was a French composer and the first woman to win the Prix de Rome in music.
Fictional characters named Lili
Lili is a character in the video game series 'Tekken', known for her elegant fighting style.
Lili von Shtupp is a character in the film 'Blazing Saddles', portrayed as a seductive saloon singer.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lili was first seen in the United States in 1912. Lili has ranked as high as #1182 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)
Top States for Lili (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 17 | |
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 54 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 50 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 99 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 89 |
| 2002 | 130 |
| 2003 | 139 |
| 2004 | 112 |
| 2005 | 123 |
| 2006 | 115 |
| 2007 | 101 |
| 2008 | 119 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2011 | 98 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 54 |