girl's name
Jilly
JIL-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 70
Jilly is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 5 babies in Scotland, ranking #497. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1988, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jilly Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 12 |
How Popular Is Jilly?
In 1993, Jilly was given to 5 babies in Scotland, ranking #497 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Jilly Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jilly
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jilly Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jilly over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jilly
- English JIL-ee /ˈdʒɪli/
Sibling Names for Jilly
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jilly — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jilly
How popular is the name Jilly?
In 1993, Jilly was given to 5 babies in Scotland, ranking #497 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Jilly a girl's or a boy's name?
Jilly is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jilly?
Jilly has 2 syllables.
When was Jilly most popular?
Jilly peaked in 1988, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.