Lillis
Pronunciation: [ l-IHL-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lillis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 48 babies have been named Lillis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lillis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,581 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,581
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lillis
Lillis is a girl name .
Lillis is currently ranked #71,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lillis include Lil, Lill, Lilly, Lillie, Liy, Liie, and Lilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lillis include Lillian, Lilly, Lilliana, Lillie, Lillianna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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