Lily
Meaning: The lily flower; pure and innocent
Origin: Latin lilium, from Greek leirion — the lily flower, a symbol of purity
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #64
Total births: 8,235
History: Lily surged in the 2010s as one of Australia's top names. The name has a delicate, natural beauty. Lily represents Australian parents drawn to botanical names — flowers that bloom beautifully in Australian gardens from Sydney to Perth.
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| Current rank (2025) | #9 |
| Babies named Lily in 2025 | 257 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,235 |
| Peak year | 2010 (485 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1997–2025 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Lily
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily means “The lily flower; pure and innocent” from Latin lilium, from Greek leirion — the lily flower, a symbol of purity roots.
What is the origin of the name Lily?
Lily has Latin lilium, from Greek leirion — the lily flower, a symbol of purity origin. The traditional meaning is “The lily flower; pure and innocent”.
How popular is Lily in Australia?
Lily ranked #9 in Australia in 2025 — given to 257 babies that year.
When was Lily most popular?
Lily peaked in 2010 with 485 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Lily a boy or girl name?
Lily is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Lilys in registered births are female.
Is the name Lily rising or falling in popularity?
Lily has risen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #19 in 2020 to #9 in 2025.
How long has Lily been recorded in Australia?
Lily appears in birth records in Australia across 29 years — from 1997 through 2025.