Will my child share the name Lilli with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Lilli per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lilli in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lilli becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lilli is declining: down 1,859 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #359 in 2004.

Is Lilli a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lilli is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Lilli?

Notable people named Lilli include: Lilli Purtscheller, Lilli Tagger and Lilli Ives Campion.

Is Lilli a popular baby name in the United States?

Lilli does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lilli is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lilli in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lilli

Lilli has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 566 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #359 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lilli is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lilli in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Lilli

Lilli Purtscheller — Lilli Purtscheller is an Austrian footballer who plays as a midfielder for German Frauen-Bundesliga club SGS Essen.
Lilli Tagger — Lilli Tagger is an Austrian tennis player.
Lilli Ives Campion — Lilli Ives Campion is an English rugby union player who plays for Loughborough Lightning and the England women's national rugby union team.

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