Girl Name · Latin Origin
Lili
Lili — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Lily", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Lilia is on your shortlist, Lili belongs in the same conversation.
Lili meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lily
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lili to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lili as L·I·L·I, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lili is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lili variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lilia, Lilie, Liliy.
- Nicknames: Lili works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Lili with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Lili middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lilia, Lilla, Lillie, Lila, Lily — full picks on the sibling names for Lili guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lili? Browse our names like Lili guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lili
What does the name Lili mean?
Lili means "Lily" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Lili?
Lili originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lili?
Lili has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lili a boy's or girl's name?
Lili is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lili in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lili sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lili?
Names that share Lili's sound and style include Lilia, Lilla, Lillie, Lila, Lily.
What middle names pair well with Lili?
Good middle-name fits for Lili pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lili is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lili is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lili?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lili share its rhythm without rhyming — Lilia, Lilla, Lillie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.