The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 21 births ranking #4204. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Lily is a fresh, elegant flower name long associated with beauty and purity. It feels simple, classic, and very parent-friendly.
Floral names have come in and out of fashion, but Lily has stayed especially strong because it sounds timeless rather than fussy. It also works beautifully as both a short independent name and a longer-name nickname.