Lilly name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.

The name Lilly

Story and style

Lilly is a nature-inspired and vintage name for girls. It is usually linked to the lily flower, giving it a clear meaning without making the name feel too serious. Lilly is best understood as an English nature name rather than a name built from ancient personal-name elements.

As a baby name, Lilly feels natural, gentle and a little vintage. It is not usually treated as a Biblical, Catholic or traditional saint name. Related forms include Lilly, Lillie, Lilian. Nickname options include Lil, Lils.

At a glance

The quick version

MeaningLily Flower
OriginEnglish Flower Name
Best rank31st in 2012
Listed years16/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008

More about Lilly

Background notes

Meaning

Lilly is commonly used as a variant for Lily. Lily is usually linked with Lily Flower.

Origin

Lilly is used as a variant of Lily. Lilly is commonly traced to English flower name. It is associated with English roots. It is connected with the root name Lily.

It is better understood as a word-name from English usage than as a name built from older personal-name elements.

History and background

Lilly fits the long tradition of nature names, but it also works for modern parents because short botanical and colour names have become popular again.

Is Lilly a religious name?

Lilly is not usually considered a Biblical, Catholic or traditional saint name. It is better understood as a nature or word name.

What style of name is Lilly?

Lilly fits with nature-inspired names and gentle vintage choices. It sits naturally beside names like Lily, Alice, Daisy and Eleanor: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.

Nicknames and variations

Common nickname options include Lil, Lils.

Names similar to Lilly

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Lilly ranking history in Australia

Published national top-100 ranking by year

Lilly is a familiar name for girls that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 31st in 2012.

YearRank
2025Not in top 100
202465th
202369th
202284th
202177th
2020Not in top 100
201993rd
201892nd
201773rd
201666th
201567th
201459th
201352nd
201231st
201144th
201051st
200952nd
200832nd