Lili is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #551 in 2025 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 109 births ranking #351. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 242.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,518 girls born was named Lili. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lili is a sweet, compact floral-style name usually associated with the lily. It feels bright, international, and affectionate.
Used in many countries either as a nickname or as a formal name, Lili benefits from a simple sound and easy spelling. It is especially popular where short, light names are favoured.