Amara vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amara

Girl #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African Igbo Yoruba Swahili Sanskrit American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Ami, Amy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amara Rank #121
Lilly Rank #259

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amara ___

  • Amara Grace
  • Amara Joy
  • Amara Rose
  • Amara Simone
  • Amara Faith
  • Amara Renee

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 Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amara or Lilly more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Amara and Lilly mean?

Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Amara and Lilly boy or girl names?

Amara is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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