Amelia vs Lilyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Lilyan

Girl #3,961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin (lilium)

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,961
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lyla

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Lilyan Rank #3,961

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3961 for Lilyan.

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

Lilyan ___

  • Lilyan Rose
  • Lilyan Grace
  • Lilyan Mae
  • Lilyan Claire
  • Lilyan June
  • Lilyan Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilyan

Violet Daisy Oliver Leo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Lilyan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Lilyan at #3961 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Lilyan mean?

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

Are Amelia and Lilyan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Lilyan is primarily a girl name.

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