Lily is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #4 in 2023 with 2,290 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 4,761 births ranking #3. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 251.8%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 112 girls born was named Lily. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.