Will my child share the name Lily-Anne with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Lily-Anne per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lily-Anne in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lily-Anne becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lily-Anne has been fairly steady, ranked #2,605 in 2025 against #2,615 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #916 in 2008.

Is Lily-Anne a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lily-Anne 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.

Is Lily-Anne a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Lily-Anne

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Lily-Anne is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lily-Anne in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lily-Anne

Lily-Anne is steadily gaining in popularity, up 40 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #916 in 2008, and it currently sits at #2575. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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