Names Starting With L
GirlLatin#23 in 2025
Lily
Lily is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “lily flower, purity and beauty.” It ranked #23 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
LIL-ee
meaning & origin
The name Lily means “lily flower, purity and beauty.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Directly from the Latin 'lilium' and Greek 'leirion,' the lily is one of history's most cherished floral symbols, representing purity, passion, and rebirth across many cultures from ancient Egypt to Christianity.
popularity over time
#312020
#292021
#272022
#252023
#232024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #23 |
| 2023 | #25 |
| 2022 | #27 |
| 2021 | #29 |
| 2020 | #31 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Lily
- Lily James (actress)
- Lily Allen (singer)
- Lily Tomlin (actress)
- Lily Potter (Harry Potter character)
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