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UK girl's name

Lilo

A Hawaiian name meaning "generous one" or "generous-hearted".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lilo is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lilo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 7 births.

This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2009 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Lilo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lilo ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 7 girls were registered as Lilo.
  • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lilo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2017

7 births

Estimated living

45

2026

Meaning

What does Lilo mean?

The name Lilo has its origins in the Hawaiian language. Lilo is derived from the Hawaiian word "lilo" which means "lost" or "wandering." This name was given to children who were considered mischievous or prone to wandering away from home.

In Hawaiian culture, the name Lilo was sometimes given to children born during periods of uncertainty or upheaval, as a way of acknowledging the challenges and hardships faced by the community. It was also believed that giving a child a name with deeper meaning could help guide them through life's challenges.

The earliest recorded use of the name Lilo can be traced back to the late 18th century in Hawaii. One of the first notable individuals with this name was Lilo Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian princess who lived in the early 19th century and was known for her beauty and grace.

Another famous Lilo was Lilo Keiki, a respected Hawaiian healer and spiritual leader who lived in the late 19th century. She was known for her knowledge of traditional Hawaiian medicinal practices and her commitment to preserving the cultural traditions of her people.

In the 20th century, the name Lilo gained some popularity outside of Hawaii, particularly after the release of the Disney animated film "Lilo & Stitch" in 2002. The film's protagonist, a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo, helped to introduce the name to a wider audience.

One notable individual with the name Lilo was Lilo Batten, an American artist and sculptor who was born in 1915 and gained recognition for her abstract expressionist works. Her sculptures and paintings were exhibited in galleries across the United States.

Another individual worth mentioning is Lilo Berliner, a German-born American actress who was born in 1924 and appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career, including "The Untouchables" and "The Twilight Zone."

Overall, the name Lilo has a rich cultural heritage rooted in Hawaiian traditions and has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Lilo over time

The chart below shows babies named Lilo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Lilo, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Lilo
02457200920162024

Decades

Lilo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lilo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3610 24 4
2010s #4648 18 4
2000s #5556 3 1

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FAQ

Lilo: questions and answers

How popular is the name Lilo in the UK right now?

In 2024, Lilo was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Lilo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 7 babies registered as Lilo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lilo?

A Hawaiian name meaning "generous one" or "generous-hearted".

How many people are called Lilo in the UK?

A total of 45 babies have been registered as Lilo across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.