Acronym for 'I Love You' or variation of Lily
Ily is a modern American coinage primarily used as a phonetic spelling of the popular acronym 'ILY,' standing for 'I Love You.' It is also frequently used as a diminutive or creative spelling variant of the floral name Lily. Its rise in usage is linked to digital communication and the trend of short, vowel-heavy names.
About 47 girls were named Ily in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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