The baby name Lilibet is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LIL-ih-bet (IPA: /ˈlɪlɪbɛt/).
The baby name Lilibet is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LIL-ih-bet (IPA: /ˈlɪlɪbɛt/).
Lilibet is in Origin.
Lilibet is an affectionate English diminutive of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “God is abundance.” Formed as a nursery-style reduplication within Elizabeth’s nickname family (Beth, Libby), it echoes Lily and has a delicate, vintage feel, though its meaning follows Elizabeth’s rather than the flower’s. Pronounced LIL-ih-bet, it’s sometimes perceived as Lily + Beth, though etymologically it tracks to Elizabeth; the lily link adds connotations of purity and renewal.
Best known as the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, it remained largely a term of endearment until its high-profile revival as a given name for Princess Lilibet of Sussex (born 2021). Usage remains uncommon but recognizable in the UK and US. Variants and near-forms include Lilibeth, Lilybet, Lilybeth, and Libbet; related Elizabeth short forms are Libby, Beth, Betsy, and Eliza, while international cognates include Isabel/Isabelle, Elspeth, Lisbeth, and Liesel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #472 | 10 | 9,861 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #532 | 5 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #539 | 3 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #600 | 12 | 9,488 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #731 | 8 | 3,895 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #829 | 23 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #890 | 27 | 8,487 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #918 | 26 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #956 | 123 | 16,140 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,160 | 24 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,433 | 14 | 9,415 |
Lilibet is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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