Lillie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #233 in 2003 with 194 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 515 births ranking #112. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 228.8%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 1,436 girls born was named Lillie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lillie is a charming spelling variant of Lily and keeps the same fresh floral meaning. It feels slightly vintage and warmly familiar.
This spelling was especially common in earlier English usage before the simpler Lily became more dominant again. That older-fashioned look is part of its charm today.