Lil
Pronunciation: [ l-IHL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 94 babies have been named Lil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,591 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,591
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hebrew (Yoseph via Joseph) origin
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"of the Balbinus clan"
#71,439 in US
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