Lil
- Pronunciation
- [Lil]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Name Of A Saint
- Origin
- Irish
Lil Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 126 baby girls have been named Lil. The name peaked in 1957 with 14 US births that year (rank #3229).
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3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lil's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Lil
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