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 Ireland: #67
Total births: 6,580
History: Lily carries the pilgrim spirit of Croagh Patrick and Lough Derg, places where Irish people have sought meaning and renewal for over a thousand years. The name was often chosen by devout families who climbed the Reek barefoot on the last Sunday of July. It reflects a spiritual Ireland that persists beneath the modern surface, ancient and enduring.
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| Current rank (2025) | #1 |
| Babies named Lily in 2025 | 302 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 6,580 |
| Peak year | 2011 (496 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1981–2025 (36 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 11 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 Ireland?
Lily ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 302 babies that year.
When was Lily most popular?
Lily peaked in 2011 with 496 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Lily a boy or girl name?
Lily is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Lilys in registered births are female.
Is the name Lily rising or falling in popularity?
Lily has risen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #12 in 2020 to #1 in 2025.
How long has Lily been recorded in Ireland?
Lily appears in birth records in Ireland across 36 years — from 1981 through 2025.