Girl Latin / English 2 syllables

Lily

LIL-ee /ˈlɪliː/

"Pure as a lily" — a name of natural grace, innocence, and floral splendor

Lily takes its name from the lily flower, from the Latin Lilium. Across cultures and centuries, the lily has been a symbol of purity, renewal, and beauty — white lilies for innocence, Easter lilies for resurrection, and tiger lilies for passion and confidence. The name entered English use in the 19th century and has remained beloved for its floral simplicity. Lily combines effortless femininity with a crisp, clean sound. It's simultaneously sweet and strong — a name that feels fresh in every generation.

Quick Facts

Letters4

SyllablesLil-y

GenderGirl

OriginLatin / English

Root WordLilium

MeaningLily flower; purity, beauty

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2019

Trend → Stable

Name DayMay 11

Nicknames LilsLilLillie

About the Name Lily

Lily means 'lily flower', from the Latin Lilium. The lily symbolizes purity, beauty, and renewal across many cultures.

Yes — Lily is directly named after the lily flower, part of a broad tradition of botanical names popular in the 19th and 21st centuries.

Lily James (actress), Lily Allen (singer), and Lily Potter (Harry Potter) are among the most recognizable.

Lily Rose, Lily Grace, Lily Mae, and Lily Anne are all timelessly beautiful combinations.

Yes — Lily consistently ranks in the US top-35 and is a top-10 name in the UK and Australia.

Personality of Lily

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Lily

creativity 82%

elegance 88%

independence 75%

intelligence 80%

strength 72%

warmth 90%

Famous People Named Lily

Lily James

British actress known for Cinderella and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Lily Allen

British pop singer and songwriter

Lily Potter

Harry Potter's mother, whose love and sacrifice is central to the story

Middle Names for Lily

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Lily

Lily Rose Lily Grace Lily Mae Lily Anne Lily Claire Lily Jane Lily Pearl Lily Faith Lily Joy Lily Elise

Names Similar to Lily

Similar Meaning

Sibling Name Ideas

James Oliver Henry Charlotte

History of Lily

Ancient Egypt

The lily flower sacred to Isis; symbolizes fertility and rebirth across cultures

Medieval Christianity

White lily becomes symbol of the Virgin Mary; name gains spiritual significance

Victorian era

Lily becomes a fashionable given name in Britain, tied to the floral naming trend

1997

Lily Potter introduced in Harry Potter, embedding the name in pop culture

2019

Lily peaks in the US top-30, driven by the botanical name revival

Numerology & Symbolism of Lily

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Taurus

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

White

💎

Lucky Stone

Pearl

🌸

Lucky Flower

Lily

Lily Around the World

How Lily is written in different languages and scripts

ليلي

Arabic

リリー

Japanese

Лили

Russian

릴리

Korean

莉莉

Chinese

Λίλι

Greek

लिली

Hindi

ליל

Hebrew

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