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Lilu

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Pronounced LEE-loo /ˈliː.luː/Medium

Meaning: In modern U.S. use, most plausibly a playful short name in the Lily/Lulu family, or borrowed from the film character Leeloo. Separately, lilu names a class of spirit in ancient Mesopotamian (Sumerian and Akkadian) belief, a demon-like night figure. Routes uncertain, which we note, and we do not assume the ancient sense is intended.Low

In 30 seconds: Lilu is a bright two-beat name (said 'LEE-loo'), usually read as a playful Lily or Lulu. An ancient Mesopotamian sense also exists; routes uncertain.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningIn modern U.S. use, most plausibly a playful short name in the Lily/Lulu family, or borrowed from the film character Leeloo. Separately, lilu names a class of spirit in ancient Mesopotamian (Sumerian and Akkadian) belief, a demon-like night figure. Routes uncertain, which we note, and we do not assume the ancient sense is intended.
U.S. rank (2024)#14469 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120012024

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

Lilu reads today as a short, playful name beside Lily and Lulu, sometimes taken from the film character Leeloo. In a quite separate context, lilu denotes a class of spirit in ancient Sumerian and Akkadian belief. We report both and assume neither: the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'LEE-loo').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, bright, and double-rooted.

Did you know? The word lilu named a class of night-spirit in ancient Mesopotamia — but most modern Lilus are simply a sunny cousin of Lily and Lulu. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LEE-loo').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Lilu — Modern short name; separate ancient Mesopotamian spirit-class term; routes uncertain

Variations

LeelooLilouLulu

Nicknames

LilLu

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If you like Lilu…

Lulu— a like bright two-beat pick
Lila— a like soft L-name
Lily— the flower name it echoes
Londynn— another English name
Laikyn— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilu mean?

Lilu is usually read as a playful short name beside Lily and Lulu. The word also names a class of spirit in ancient Mesopotamia; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lilu?

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

Is Lilu a boy or girl name?

Lilu is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lilu?

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

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