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Why parents love Lily- Everyone knows what a lily looks like — the name paints an immediate picture.
- Four letters, two syllables — perfectly proportioned and easy to spell.
- Lilies symbolize purity, renewal, and beauty across cultures.
- It's delicate without being weak — lilies are remarkably resilient flowers.
- It works as both a given name and a nickname for Lillian, Liliana, or Elizabeth.
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The vibe of Lily
purebeautifulnaturaldelicatebrighteternalfreshgentle
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Origin & history of Lily
Latin lilium (lily)
→ Old English lilie
→ English Lily
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Latin / Old English roots
Lily comes from the Latin lilium, the name for the flower that has been cultivated since at least 1500 BC. In ancient Egypt and Greece, the lily was associated with goddesses of fertility. In Christianity, the white lily became the symbol of the Virgin Mary's purity — the Madonna lily appears in countless Renaissance paintings. During the Victorian era, flower names became fashionable, and Lily was among the first to be adopted. The name carried a theatrical glamour through Lillie Langtry (1853–1929), the Jersey Lily, who was one of the most famous beauties of the Victorian age. In the Harry Potter series, Lily Potter's sacrificial love for her son is the foundation of the entire story.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used as a given name from the late 19th century during the Victorian flower-name craze; gained momentum through the 20th century.
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Today
Lily remains a beloved choice, ranking #29 in the US. 183,046 babies have been named Lily since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Lily?
2011
peak year
Today, Lily is a familiar choice on U.S. birth certificates, ranking in the top fifty (#29) with about 5,952 babies named Lily each year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2011, 8,192 babies were given the name (ranked #15 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Lily's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 183,046 babies have been registered as Lily since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,192
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #15)
(ranked #15)
5,952
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
59,520
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
183,046
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Lily4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
Lily's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — an unexpected depth beneath the flower's apparent simplicity. People named Lily tend to be more complex than they first appear, with rich inner lives and an intuitive understanding of beauty and truth.
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More complex than she appears✦
Rich inner world◈
Intuitive understanding◎
Finds beauty in truth♡
Quietly resilientL3
I9
L3
Y7
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
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Personality of Lily🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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Famous people named LilyClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Lily James
British actress known for Cinderella, Downton Abbey, and Pam & Tommy.
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Lily Allen
British singer-songwriter known for Smile and her outspoken commentary.
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Lily Tomlin
Legendary American comedian, actress, and writer.
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Lily Collins
Actress and model, star of Emily in Paris, daughter of Phil Collins.
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Lily Potter
Harry Potter's mother, whose love is the most powerful magic in the series.
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If you like Lily, you may also loveViolet
Same flower-name category with a deeper, more dramatic colour.
Rose
The other great monosyllabic flower name — Rose is Lily's eternal companion.
Iris
Another botanical name with Greek mythological roots.
Daisy
Same cheerful floral energy but with a sunnier, more playful feel.
Poppy
Both are short, bright flower names that feel modern and joyful.
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Names that combine with LilySibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Lily.
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