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Lilium
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Pronounced LIL-ee-um /ˈlɪl.i.əm/High
Meaning: Lily (the Latin name for the flower)High
In 30 seconds: The Latin word for 'lily', Lilium is a botanical twist on the timeless flower name.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningLily (the Latin name for the flower)
U.S. rank (2021)#10764 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 70
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Lilium is Latin for 'lily' and the botanical genus of true lilies. It is the scholarly cousin of Lily and Lillian.
Soft and classical, Lilium offers the familiar lily in a fuller, three-syllable form.
Did you know? Lilium is the true scientific genus name for lilies, so this is the lily name in its original Latin dress.
Overall data confidence 88%
Wiktionary — lilium — Latin 'lily'
Variations
Lillium
Nicknames
LiliLily
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lilium mean?
Lilium is of Latin origin and means 'lily, the Latin name for the flower'.
How do you pronounce Lilium?
It's said LIL-ee-um /ˈlɪl.i.əm/.
Is Lilium a boy or girl name?
Lilium is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Lilium?
Lilium is a very rare botanical name in the U.S..