Adhara vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adhara Rank #471
Lilian Rank #558

Adhara is more popular, ranked #471 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adhara ___

  • Adhara Rose
  • Adhara Celeste
  • Adhara Nova
  • Adhara Luna
  • Adhara Stella
  • Adhara Grace

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adhara

Lyra Vega Cassidy Nova Orion

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adhara or Lilian more popular?

Adhara is more popular, ranked #471 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Adhara and Lilian mean?

Adhara means "virgins, maidens" (Arabic origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Adhara and Lilian boy or girl names?

Adhara is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

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