Lil

Q: How popular is the name Lil?

Lil is ranked #71591 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ l-IHL ]

Girl Name #71,591 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lil is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHL.

Parents who love the name Lil often also consider Clarence, Francese, Alla .

Popularity Over Time

#71,591

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,591
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Lily #24 Lillian #54 Liliana #80 Lilah #179 Lila #207 Lilith #256 Lilly #259 Lilliana #411

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Lil Rose

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Lil Hannah

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Lil Ella

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Lil Ruth

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Lil Charlotte

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Lil June

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Lil Maya

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Lil Reese

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Lil Ava

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Lil Chloe

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow

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Francese Girl Catalan/Italian Estell Girl Latin Alla Girl Germanic via Slavic Clarence Girl Latin place name Flo Girl Latin Claude Girl Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lil

Is Lil a boy or girl name?

Lil is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lil?

Lil is pronounced l-IHL.

How popular is the name Lil?

Lil is currently ranked #71591 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Lil a common or rare name?

Lil is an uncommon name, ranked #71591 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lil

Lil is a girl name .

Lil is currently ranked #71,591 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lil include Lily, Lillian, Liliana, Lilah, Lila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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