Lili
Lili is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lily flower, or short for Elizabeth meaning 'pledged to God'.
Origin and history
Lili is a concise short form or variant of Lily or Elizabeth, tracing back to the lily flower symbol or Hebrew roots meaning 'pledged to God'. It offers an international, minimalistic alternative to the traditional spelling Lily. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare given name with steady, low-key usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,862 babies in the United States have been named Lili since 1880. It ranks #2842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.3 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 348 |
| 1960-1970 | 263 |
| 1970-1980 | 201 |
| 1980-1990 | 240 |
| 1990-2000 | 491 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,098 |
| 2010-2019 | 718 |
| 2020-2029 | 362 |
Famous people named Lili
- Lili Reinhart: Actress
Fun facts
- The spelling Lili is widely popular across various European languages, including French, German, and Hungarian.
- It directly connects to the lily flower, historically symbolizing purity and rebirth.