Lily
Pronunciation: [ l-IHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lily first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 135 babies have been named Lily in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lily is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,006 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,006
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lily is also used as a girl name, ranked #24.
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About the Name Lily
Lily is a boy name .
Is Lily a boy or girl name? Lily is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,006 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24. Lily is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lily is currently ranked #39,006 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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