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Lilly

Lilly ranks #38 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 17 places, 925 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #50 among girl cat names.
Lilly's popularity trend

Lilly's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2018.

0.1%0.2%0.3%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
925
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#38
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
−14
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% girls
100% girls0% boys
What does Lilly mean?
/ˈlɪl.i/2 syllablesOrigin: Latin and Ancient Greek

Lilly is a variant spelling of Lily, itself taken from the flower name, which traces back through Latin lilium to older roots in ancient Greek. Lilies have symbolized purity and renewal across many cultures for centuries.

Lilly is soft and floral, a graceful choice for a pet with a delicate or elegant presence. It's a gentle, classic name that suits a calm, sweet-tempered companion.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Lilly shows up

Lilly's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.5%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.5%
PlayfordAustralia0.4%
ProspectAustralia0.4%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.3%
ZürichSwitzerland0.3%
BurnsideAustralia0.3%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.3%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.3%
TorontoCanada0.2%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.2%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.2%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%

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