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Lily: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

LatinGirl♇ Number 22
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What does Lily mean?

Lily is a Latin girl's name meaning “pure, innocent”.

This Latin name has been cherished by parents seeking ancient Greek and Roman heritage.

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Origin & History

Lily draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.

Numerology of Lily

Pythagorean Number

22

The Master Builder

Key Traits

Practical visionary, powerful manifestor

Ruling Planet

♇Pluto

Planetary Traits

Transformation, mastery, manifesting

Names with numerology number 22 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8, 22. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 22: The Master Builder♇ Pluto in Numerology

The letters of Lily

4 letters: 2 vowels, 2 consonants.

  1. L3
  2. I9
  3. L3
  4. Y7

Vowels (shaded): I, Y.

Expression

22

The Master Builder

all letters

3 + 9 + 3 + 7 = 22

Soul Urge

7

Knowledge

vowels

9 + 7 = 16 → 7

Personality

6

Nurturing

consonants

3 + 3 = 6

Popularity of Lily

Current Rank

#18

Peak Year

2011

Total Births

182,901

Lily is a beautiful Latin name choice.

Lily in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#18

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #13Violet
  2. #14Ailany
  3. #15Aurora
  4. #16Harper
  5. #18Lily
  6. #19Camila
  7. #20Nora
  8. #22Penelope

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Names that share Lily's numbers

Lily: Expression 22, Soul Urge 7, Personality 6.

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Names that begin like Lily: Lil-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lily mean?
Lily is a Latin name meaning "pure, innocent." It belongs to the Classical family of names, carrying ancient Greek and Roman heritage.
What is the numerology number for Lily?
In Pythagorean numerology, Lily has the number 22, known as The Master Builder. Key traits include: Practical visionary, powerful manifestor. This number is ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation, mastery, manifesting.
Is Lily a popular baby name?
Lily is quite popular, ranking #18 among baby names in the US.
What origin is the name Lily?
Lily is a Latin name from the Classical tradition. Lily draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.
Is Lily compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Lily (Number 22) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8, 22. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Lily.

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