Lilly is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #522 in 1999 with 488 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 2,890 births ranking #106. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 108.5%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 3,635 girls born was named Lilly. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lilly is a familiar alternative spelling of Lily with the same floral meaning. It feels bright and friendly, with a slightly fuller visual look.
The spelling gained traction as parents personalised classic flower names without changing the pronunciation. It remains one of the most recognisable Lily-family variants.