Amelia vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lilly Rank #259

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #259 for Lilly.

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

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lilly more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lilly mean?

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

Are Amelia and Lilly boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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