Lili

Girl name

Lili has been given to 3,862 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2003.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,862

Peak year

2003 (139 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▲ +3%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lili — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lilygirl

189,789 babies since 1880

Lilagirl

76,550 babies since 1880

Liliagirl

14,319 babies since 1884

Lilligirl

3,383 babies since 1912

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lili.

Caileygirl

3,857 babies since 1984

Jaquelingirl

3,851 babies since 1915

Shiannegirl

3,876 babies since 1973

Rileighgirl

3,882 babies since 1991

Orianagirl

3,883 babies since 1966

Tyannagirl

3,839 babies since 1955

Kiarragirl

3,832 babies since 1981

Jackelyngirl

3,896 babies since 1943

FAQ

How popular is the name Lili?

Lili has been given to 3,862 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lili peak?

Lili peaked in 2003, when 139 babies were given the name.

Is Lili a girl or boy name?

Lili is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lili are girls).

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