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Lilli

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Pronounced LIL-ee /ˈlɪl.i/High

Meaning: German -i spelling of Lily/Lilli — from Latin lilium, the lily, symbol of purityHigh

In 30 seconds: The lily, German-bright: Lilli is a continental spelling of the pure-white flower-name — also a pet form of Lillian. Delicate, cheerful, timeless.
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Origin HighLatin, German
MeaningGerman -i spelling of Lily/Lilli — from Latin lilium, the lily, symbol of purity
U.S. rank (2025)#3953 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619122025

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

Lilli is a German -i spelling of Lily — from Latin lilium, the lily flower, long a symbol of purity — and a pet form of Lillian. Continental and classic, it crosses easily to English.

It registers thinly beside Lily. Rare, lily at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? The lily has symbolized purity since antiquity — and 'Lili Marleen', the most famous song of WWII, made this very spelling unforgettable.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Lily — root etymology

Variations

LilyLillyLili

Nicknames

Lil

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lilli Palmer (1914-1986)
    German-British actress who appeared in numerous Hollywood and European films
  • ★Lilli Henoch (1899-1942)
    German Jewish athlete who set multiple world records in track and field in the 1920s

If you like Lilli…

Lily— the standard flower-name
Lilly— a fellow double-l spelling
Lila— a companion soft L- name
Lili— lands in the same popularity range
Charli— a fellow German choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilli mean?

Lilli is a spelling of Lily, from Latin lilium — the lily, a symbol of purity.

How do you pronounce Lilli?

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

Is Lilli a boy or girl name?

Lilli is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilli?

Lilli is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Lily is far more common.

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