Lily

Pronunciation: [ l-IHL-ee ]

Boy Name #39,006 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lily is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Lily often also consider Lillian, Lillie, Lizzie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,006
Total SSA Count: 5

Also a Girl Name

Lily is also used as a girl name, ranked #24.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lily

Is Lily a boy or girl name?

Lily is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39006. As a girl name, it is ranked #24. Lily is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lily?

Lily is pronounced l-IHL-ee.

How popular is the name Lily?

Lily is currently ranked #39006 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lily a common or rare name?

Lily is an uncommon name, ranked #39006 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.