Amalie vs Lilli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amalie

Girl #3,944 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic (amal)

Cultural Roots

German Danish Norwegian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,944
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Malie, Lia

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Lilli

Girl #3,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,966
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amalie Rank #3,944
Lilli Rank #3,966

Amalie is more popular, ranked #3944 vs #3966 for Lilli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amalie ___

  • Amalie Rose
  • Amalie Grace
  • Amalie Louise
  • Amalie Charlotte
  • Amalie Sofie

Lilli ___

  • Lilli Rose
  • Lilli Mae
  • Lilli Grace
  • Lilli Jane
  • Lilli Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amalie

Frederik Lukas Sofie Clara Emma

If you choose Lilli

Violet Daisy Oliver Henry Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalie or Lilli more popular?

Amalie is more popular, ranked #3944 compared to Lilli at #3966 in the United States.

What do Amalie and Lilli mean?

Amalie means "work, industrious" (Germanic (amal) origin). Lilli means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Amalie and Lilli boy or girl names?

Amalie is primarily a girl name. Lilli is primarily a girl name.

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