About the name Lily
Lily is the oldest of the flower names in continuous use, tied to purity in Christian art long before anyone thought of it as a trend. Its two light syllables have kept it firmly in the top fifty for a quarter of a century now.
Lily is a girl name of Latin origin, pronounced LIL-ee. On the NameRarity scale it scores 14 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2000s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Lily?
Lily sits at approximately #38 in recent US rankings. Roughly 2,750 people per million carry it — about 1 in 364. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 3.
Famous people named Lily
- Lily TomlinAmerican actress and comedian
- Lily CollinsBritish-American actress
Spellings and variants of Lily
Names similar to Lily
Lillian
LIL-ee-an
Lily — purity
Emily
EM-ih-lee
Rival, eager
Luna
LOO-nuh
Moon
Rose
ROHZ
Rose flower
Violet
VY-oh-let
Violet flower; purple
Ava
AY-vah
Bird, life, living one
Clara
KLAR-ah
Bright, clear
Daisy
DAY-zee
Day's eye, the flower
Lily — frequently asked questions
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily means "Lily flower, purity". It is a name of Latin origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Lily?
Lily is pronounced LIL-ee, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Lily?
Lily scores 14 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 364 people carry it — about 2,750 per million.
What is the numerology number for Lily?
Lily carries the expression number 22, known as The Master Builder. Its soul urge number is 9 and its personality number is 4.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Lily?
The lucky number for Lily is 22 (with 4, 13, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Antique Copper. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Tiger's Eye.
Is Lily a popular name?
Lily currently sits around rank #38 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2000s.