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Lilyjo

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Pronounced LIL-ee-joh /ˈlɪl.i.dʒoʊ/High

Meaning: A fused double name joining Lily (Latin lilium) and Jo, the short form of Joanna, Josephine or Joann — names that trace to Hebrew Yohanan ('God is gracious') and Yosef ('he will add'). A homespun American compound.Low

In 30 seconds: Lilyjo joins the lily to a sturdy Jo (said 'LIL-ee-joh'). A country-warm fused double name.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA fused double name joining Lily (Latin lilium) and Jo, the short form of Joanna, Josephine or Joann — names that trace to Hebrew Yohanan ('God is gracious') and Yosef ('he will add'). A homespun American compound.
U.S. rank (2024)#14470 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320222024

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

Lilyjo is a fused compound of Lily (Latin lilium) and Jo, short for Joanna or Josephine, from the Hebrew names Yohanan ('God is gracious') and Yosef. Double names ending in -Jo are a staple of American, and especially Southern, naming (said 'LIL-ee-joh').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records. Rare, warm, and country-flavored.

Did you know? The Jo in Lilyjo comes from Joanna or Josephine — a nickname so useful it has anchored countless double names, from Bobbie Jo to Mary Jo (said 'LIL-ee-joh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lilyjo — Lily + Jo fused compound; Southern double-name tradition

Variations

LilyjoeLily JoLillyjo

Nicknames

LilyJo

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Lily— the first half on its own
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Elliejo— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilyjo mean?

Lilyjo joins Lily, the flower, with Jo, a short form of Joanna or Josephine.

How do you pronounce Lilyjo?

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

Is Lilyjo a boy or girl name?

Lilyjo is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lilyjo?

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

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