Lily
A nature-inspired, vintage name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Lily in Australia
2024 #9→2025 #16Down 7 places
Lily ranks 16th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 4th in 2010. Since first appearing at 11th in 2008, it has moved down 5 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it fell 7 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #16 |
| 2024 | #9 |
| 2023 | #5 |
| 2022 | #8 |
| 2021 | #14 |
| 2020 | #20 |
| 2019 | #14 |
| 2018 | #16 |
| 2017 | #12 |
| 2016 | #10 |
| 2015 | #20 |
| 2014 | #18 |
| 2013 | #12 |
| 2012 | #11 |
| 2011 | #11 |
| 2010 | #4 |
| 2009 | #8 |
| 2008 | #11 |
Meaning
The name Lily is commonly linked to the lily flower.
In a nutshellLily means “lily flower”.
Origin
Lily is usually described as an English flower name.
Origin in briefEnglish Flower Name
Quick answers
Questions about Lily
Is Lily a popular name in Australia?
Lily ranked #16 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Lily becoming more popular?
In the latest comparison, Lily moved from #9 in 2024 to #16 in 2025, a fall of 7 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #11 in 2008 to #16 in 2025.
Is Lily a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Lily appears as a baby girl name.
What does Lily mean?
Lily is most commonly linked to the lily flower.
What is the origin of Lily?
Lily is usually described as an English flower name.
Is Lily short for anything?
Lily is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Lil or Lils.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20