Lilee

Meaning & origin

Lilee is a modern variant of Lily that first appeared on U.S. baby name records in 1997, a time when flower names and creative spellings were gaining in popularity. Though it has never broken into the top names, its usage reached a peak in 2013, reflecting a broader trend for Lily-variant names in the 2010s. Since 2012, however, its frequency has been on a steady decline; by 2025 it ranked 6,546 with a one-in-94,545 birth rate. The spelling with double 'e' sets it apart from the more traditional Lily and Lillie, and the name did not appear among any state's top occurrences, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. Its trajectory remains one of a niche, fashionable choice from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Lilee is a modern spelling variant of Lily, derived from the Latin lilium meaning 'lily' flower. The flower name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, often symbolizing purity. The -ee spelling emerged in the late 20th century as a trendy diminutive form of Lillian or as a unique spelling of Lily.