Tilley
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Mighty in battle, strength in war
Origin: English (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #4449 in 2025 with 32 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Tilly. Shares the meaning 'Mighty in battle, strength in war.'
Similar names: till, tillee, tilli, tillie, tilly, tila, tilda, tinlee
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Tilley? About 1 in 104,016 babies born in 2025 were named Tilley, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tilley
What does the name Tilley mean?
Tilley means “Mighty in battle, strength in war” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tilley?
Tilley has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Mighty in battle, strength in war”.
How popular is Tilley?
Tilley ranked #4352 in 2025 — given to 32 babies that year.
When was Tilley most popular?
Tilley peaked in 2025 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Tilley a boy or girl name?
Tilley is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Tilleys in registered births are female.
Is the name Tilley rising or falling in popularity?
Tilley has risen 4987 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9339 in 2020 to #4352 in 2025.
How long has Tilley been recorded?
Tilley appears in birth records across 17 years — from 2005 through 2025.