Amelia 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
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lilian Rank #558

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lilian more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lilian mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Amelia and Lilian boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

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