Lilli
Lilli is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Purity, oath of God, or lily flower.
Origin and history
Lilli is a feminine given name of German origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive of Elisabeth or Lillian. It derives from the Latin term for the lily flower, symbolizing purity and elegance. In the United States, it is a recognizable alternative spelling of Lily, maintaining a modest but steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,383 babies in the United States have been named Lilli since 1880. It ranks #3051 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 231 |
| 1960-1970 | 172 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 237 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,302 |
| 2010-2019 | 937 |
| 2020-2029 | 241 |
Famous people named Lilli
- Lilli Palmer: Actress, Author
- Lilli Lehmann: Operatic Soprano, Voice Teacher
Fun facts
- Lilli emerged in German-speaking regions as a popular hypocoristic form of Elisabeth.
- In the U.S., Lilli serves as a less common double-i spelling variation of the classic floral name Lily.