How to say it
LIL · ly
ˈlɪl.i
Feminine
Lilly
Lily flower
What it means
A variant spelling of Lily, from the flower (Latin lilium), a long-standing symbol of purity.
Lilly is the double-l spelling of Lily, the flower name from Latin lilium, an old emblem of purity and renewal. The two spellings are the same name; Lilly turns up both as this floral given name and as a surname (the pharmaceutical Eli Lilly, designer Lilly Pulitzer). It belongs to the cheerful botanical set with Daisy and Ivy and sits right beside Lilah and Liliana. Bright and simple.
How to spell Lilly
The standard spelling is Lilly. Common variants include Lily, Lillie, Lili, but Lilly is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #103 in 2011, currently #252 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Lilly and Lily are the same flower name; the double-l version is the slightly more ornamental one.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Lilly Pulitzer American fashion designer known for bright resort prints
Spelling variants
- Lily
- Lillie
- Lili
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Common questions
- What does the name Lilly mean?
- A variant spelling of Lily, from the flower (Latin lilium), a long-standing symbol of purity.
- What does Lilly mean in English?
- In English, Lilly means "Lily flower." Lilly is the double-l spelling of Lily, the flower name from Latin lilium, an old emblem of purity and renewal. The two spellings are the same name; Lilly turns up both as this floral given name and as a surname (the pharmaceutical Eli Lilly, designer Lilly Pulitzer). It belongs to the cheerful botanical set with Daisy and Ivy and sits right beside Lilah and Liliana. Bright and simple.
- How do you pronounce Lilly?
- Lilly is pronounced ˈlɪl.i. Say it as LIL-ly, with the stress on the "lil" syllable.
- How do you spell Lilly?
- The standard spelling is Lilly. Common spelling variants include Lily, Lillie, Lili.
- Is Lilly a boy or girl name?
- Lilly is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Lilly?
- Lilly ranked #252 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.