Alaia vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaia

Girl #112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, high, exalted"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Basque Hawaiian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
2,425
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ally, Aly, Lai

Playground Safety Score

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Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaia Rank #112
Lilly Rank #259

Alaia is more popular, ranked #112 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaia ___

  • Alaia Rose
  • Alaia Grace
  • Alaia Marie
  • Alaia Blue
  • Alaia Sofia
  • Alaia Dawn

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaia

Amara Zara Isla Kaia Malia

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaia or Lilly more popular?

Alaia is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Alaia and Lilly mean?

Alaia means "sublime, high, exalted" (Arabic origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Alaia and Lilly boy or girl names?

Alaia is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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