Lillie is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #188 in 2023 with 269 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 515 births ranking #112. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 355.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 954 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.