Lilo
l(i)-lo
US Popularity:5717
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man; Army; My God is an oath; To accrue, pass into possession of; Busy, devoted, dedicated; Expense
Lilo is a feminine name that's immortalized in pop culture thanks to the lovable and rambunctious Disney character from Lilo & Stitch. When tracing Lilo's origin, it seems to primarily be German as a diminutive of Liselotte, which combines the names Lise and Charlotte. Lilo gets the meaning "my God is an oath" from the Hebrew Elizabeth, finished with "free man" or "army" from the Germanic Charles. Lilo also exists as a word in Hawaiian, though, where it has translations like "to accrue," "pass into possession of," or "expense," carrying themes of generosity and prosperity. Not stopping there, this Hawaiian word has even more meanings, like "busy," "devoted," and "dedicated," inspiring imagery of a passionate and industrious tot ready to take on the world.
How Popular Is The Name Lilo?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lilo is currently #3454 on The Bump
Girl:Lilo is currently #2325 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lilo is currently #5717 in U.S. births
Girl:Lilo is currently #3231 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2025
#3231
in 2025
+ 617
from 2024
Sources
Behind the Name, Lilo, December 2022
Behind the Name, Liselotte, December 2022
Behind the Name, Elizabeth, October 2024
Behind the Name, Charles, December 2021
WordSense Dictionary, Charles
WordSense Dictionary, Elizabeth
Ulukau Hawaiian Dictionaries, lilo, [Hawaiian Dictionary (1986) (Hawaiian)]
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