Amelia vs Lilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilya

Girl #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,532
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lilya Rank #4,532

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4532 for Lilya.

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

Lilya ___

  • Lilya Sofia
  • Lilya Anna
  • Lilya Marie
  • Lilya Nadia
  • Lilya Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilya

Mila Katya Sasha Nadia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lilya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilya at #4532 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lilya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Lilya means "lily flower" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Lilya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lilya is primarily a girl name.

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