Lilli

Lilli is a girl's name of German origin meaning “flower.” In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Lilli at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
“flower”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪli/

About the name Lilli

Lilli belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “flower” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Lilli first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1339 in 2006, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 3,344 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lilli in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1339 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Lilli in 2024
37
Total since 1880
3,344

Lilli in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#359 in 2004
Babies named Lilli in 2025
6
Total since 1996
1,164

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lilli mean?

Lilli means “flower” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lilli a boy or girl name?

Lilli is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lilli?

Lilli comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Lilli?

Lilli first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1339 in 2006, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lilli?

Lilli is pronounced /ˈlɪli/ (IPA).

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