Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Lilikoi

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to southern Brazil, through Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The fruit is a pepo, a type of botanical berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#9,108 (2012)
Total Babies
75
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2024
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#9108
Peak Rank
75
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lilikoi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to southern Brazil, through Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The fruit is a pepo, a type of botanical berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds.

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Etymology
The passion fruit is so called because it is the fruit of one of the many species of passion flower , the English translation of the Latin genus name, Passiflora . Around 1700, the name was given by missionaries in Brazil as an educational aid while trying to convert the indigenous inhabitants to Christianity ; its name was flor das cinco chagas or "flower of the five wounds " to illustrate the crucifixion of Christ, with other plant components also named after an emblem in the Passion of Jesus .

The Story of Lilikoi

Lilikoi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 12 Lilikois were born — ranking #9,108 that year. As of 2026, Lilikoi ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Lilikois have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lilikoi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lilikoi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lilikoi

What does the name Lilikoi mean?
Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to southern Brazil, through Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The fruit is a pepo, a type of botanical berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds.
How popular is Lilikoi in 2026?
In 2026, Lilikoi ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Lilikoi most popular?
Lilikoi reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #9,108 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lilikoi most popular?
Lilikoi has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lilikoi.
Is Lilikoi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lilikoi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lilikoi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lilikoi include Rosealie, Johnni, Karuna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lilikoi

Lilikoi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Lilikoi's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #9,108. Use the chart and map above to compare Lilikoi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.