Lilly
Girl name · 1,419 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lilly: 1,419 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 134 births in 2011.
Derived from the Latin *lilium* via the English name Lily, Lilly shares its roots with the flower, a long-standing Christian symbol of purity and the Virgin Mary. Famous bearers include the British actress Lilly James, known for her roles in *Downton Abbey* and *Mamma Mia!*, and Lilly Singh, a popular Canadian YouTuber and talk show host. The name also appears in place names like Lilydale in Australia and countless villages, while the etymological link to purity is echoed in the Scottish botanical term "lily." A popular variant, Lillie, often reflects the same floral inspiration, and the name frequently appears as a diminutive for Elizabeth or Lillian.
Girl 23 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2011134 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #8350 babies
- Total births
- 1,419since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 45%vs prior 5y