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Lys
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Pronounced LEES /ˈliːs/Medium
Meaning: The French word lys ('lily'), of the fleur-de-lys, and separately a short form of Lisa/Elizabeth. Sleek and one-beat.Low
In 30 seconds: A sleek one-beat name: Lys is French for 'lily' (said 'LEES'). Chic and short.
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MeaningThe French word lys ('lily'), of the fleur-de-lys, and separately a short form of Lisa/Elizabeth. Sleek and one-beat.
U.S. rank (2022)#14618 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 32
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
Lys means 'lily' in French (as in fleur-de-lys) and doubles as a short form of Lisa. It reads sleek and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'LEES').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sleek, and chic.
Did you know? Lys is the French word for 'lily' — the fleur-de-lys of heraldry — and also a short form of Lisa, a chic, minimal one-beat name (said 'LEES').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lys — French 'lily'; also Lisa short form
Variations
LisLiseLyss
Nicknames
LyLili
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lys mean?
Lys is French for 'lily' (the fleur-de-lys) and also a short form of Lisa.
How do you pronounce Lys?
It's said LEES /ˈliːs/ — one syllable.
Is Lys a boy or girl name?
Lys is a girl's name.
How popular is Lys?
Lys is an extremely rare name in the U.S.