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Lilley

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Pronounced LIL-ee /ˈlɪl.i/High

Meaning: A respelling of Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity) and also the English surname Lilley/Lilly. Sweet and floral.Low

In 30 seconds: A floral spelling: Lilley respells Lily (said 'LIL-ee'). Sweet and classic.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA respelling of Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity) and also the English surname Lilley/Lilly. Sweet and floral.

U.S. rank (2023)#16585 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 430

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

Lilley is a spelling of Lily (the flower) and an English surname (Lilley/Lilly). It reads sweet and floral — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'LIL-ee').

It appears only rarely, beside the popular Lily. Rare, floral, and sweet.

Did you know? Lilley respells Lily (the flower, long a symbol of purity) and is also an English surname — a sweet, floral name in a soft spelling (said 'LIL-ee').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Lilley — Lily respelling / English surname

Variations

LilyLillyLillie

Nicknames

LilLily

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilley mean?

Lilley respells Lily (the flower); it's also an English surname.

How do you pronounce Lilley?

It's said LIL-ee /ˈlɪl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilley a boy or girl name?

Lilley is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilley?

Lilley is rare in the U.S. in this spelling.