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Sila vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sila

Girl #5,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"longing, yearning for home"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,616
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sila Rank #5,616
Lillian Rank #54

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 vs #5616 for Sila.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sila or Lillian more popular?

Lillian is more popular, ranked #54 compared to Sila at #5616 in the United States.

What do Sila and Lillian mean?

Sila means "longing, yearning for home" (Turkish origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Sila and Lillian boy or girl names?

Sila is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.

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