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Lilou

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-loo /ˈli.lu/Medium

Meaning: A French name, variously a blend of Lily ('a lily', a symbol of purity) and Louise ('a famous warrior'), and a pet form; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Lily + Louise blend: Lilou is French. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'LEE-loo').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningA French name, variously a blend of Lily ('a lily', a symbol of purity) and Louise ('a famous warrior'), and a pet form; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7349 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620022025

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

Lilou is a French name, variously a blend of Lily ('a lily', a symbol of purity) and Louise ('a famous warrior'), and a pet form (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'LEE-loo').

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, a-Lily-Louise blend, and sweet.

Did you know? Lilou is a French name, variously a blend of Lily ('a lily') and Louise ('a famous warrior') — a sweet, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEE-loo').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lilou — routes layered

Variations

LilooLiluLiloux

Nicknames

Lili

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If you like Lilou…

Lily— the first element
Lou— the Lou- element
Lilly— a kin Lil- girls' name
Lucille— a fellow French choice
Lucie— another French name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilou mean?

Lilou is a French name, variously a blend of Lily ('a lily') and Louise ('a famous warrior'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lilou?

It's said LEE-loo /ˈli.lu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilou a boy or girl name?

Lilou is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilou?

Lilou is a very rare name in the U.S.

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