Tigerlily
A girl's name with 349 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Tigerlily hit its peak of 27 births in 2016, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Tigerlily has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Tigerlily ranks #7890 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tigerlily is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, inspired by the vivid orange tiger lily flower, which symbolizes confidence, pride, and fierce beauty. The name also appears in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan as the name of a princess of the fictional Native tribe.
Tigerlily is wild, striking, and completely unforgettable — a name for parents who believe their daughter will be bold, beautiful, and impossible to ignore.
EtymologyShow more
Tigerlily is built from 9 letters and four syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tigerlily creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tigerlily has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 66 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 165 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 109 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 9 | — |
The Story of Tigerlily
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Tigerlily is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Tigerlily are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Tigerlily?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Tigerlily — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 165 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tigerlily by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7890 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8931 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11160 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8414 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6610 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9063 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7727 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7066 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5120 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7975 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5617 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9570 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9076 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7750 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8662 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11393 |
| 2008 | 12 | #10034 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10090 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10560 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12920 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024