UK girl's name
Tigerlily
A floral name combining the fierce imagery of the tiger with the delicate lily flower.
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.
Tigerlily is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tigerlily popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1819, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 23 births.
This profile covers 248 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 250 living people in the UK are called Tigerlily. 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
- • Tigerlily ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 23 girls were registered as Tigerlily.
- • Tigerlily ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #418 in 2022.
- • About 250 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tigerlily as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1819
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2022
23 births
Estimated living
250
2026
Meaning
What does Tigerlily mean?
The given name Tigerlily is a unique and intriguing blend of two words – "tiger" and "lily." Its origins can be traced back to the English language, where it emerged as a compound word formed by combining the names of the majestic tiger and the delicate lily flower.
The tiger, a powerful and revered beast, has long been a symbol of strength, courage, and fierceness across various cultures. In contrast, the lily flower represents purity, beauty, and innocence. The juxtaposition of these two elements in the name Tigerlily creates an intriguing contrast, evoking images of both fierce determination and gentle grace.
While the name Tigerlily does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been embraced as a unique and unconventional name choice in modern times. The earliest recorded use of the name Tigerlily dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to appear sporadically in birth records and literary works.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Tigerlily was Tigerlily Damerow, born in 1905 in Germany. She was a renowned painter and artist whose vibrant works often depicted scenes of nature and wildlife. Unfortunately, many of her works were lost during World War II.
Another noteworthy Tigerlily was Tigerlily Maffoletti, an Italian opera singer born in 1920. Her powerful and expressive voice captivated audiences throughout Europe during the mid-20th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the operas of Puccini and Verdi.
In the literary world, Tigerlily Munro was a celebrated Canadian author born in 1935. Her novels and short stories, often set against the backdrop of rural Canada, explored themes of human resilience, family dynamics, and the beauty of nature.
Moving to the realm of activism, Tigerlily Hawkins, born in 1950 in the United States, was a prominent figure in the environmental conservation movement. She dedicated her life to protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly in the Amazonian rainforests.
Lastly, Tigerlily Khan, born in 1975 in Pakistan, is a contemporary artist known for her thought-provoking installations and sculptures. Her works often explore themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and the intersection of tradition and modernity.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the unique and captivating name Tigerlily throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tigerlily over time
The chart below shows babies named Tigerlily registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Tigerlily, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tigerlily by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tigerlily 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 | #1927 | 78 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2452 | 107 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2710 | 63 | 9 |
Geography
Where Tigerlily is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tigerlily. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tigerlily ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #418 in 2022.
Across the UK
Tigerlily in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#418 in 2022
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Tigerlily
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Tigerlily Taylor
model
British model, daughter of Queen drummer Roger Taylor
1994-
Related
Names similar to Tigerlily
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tigerlily: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tigerlily in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tigerlily was ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Tigerlily most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 23 babies registered as Tigerlily in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tigerlily?
A floral name combining the fierce imagery of the tiger with the delicate lily flower.
How many people are called Tigerlily in the UK?
A total of 248 babies have been registered as Tigerlily across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Tigerlily most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tigerlily ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #418 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.