Aniyah vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aniyah

Girl #461 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"caring, solicitude"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#461
Total SSA Count
676
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani, Niya

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Aniyah Rank #461
Lilian Rank #558

Aniyah is more popular, ranked #461 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aniyah ___

  • Aniyah Grace
  • Aniyah Marie
  • Aniyah Rose
  • Aniyah Nicole
  • Aniyah Simone
  • Aniyah Renee

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 Aniyah

Aaliyah Zara Imani Maliyah Jayden

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aniyah or Lilian more popular?

Aniyah is more popular, ranked #461 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Aniyah and Lilian mean?

Aniyah means "caring, solicitude" (Arabic origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Aniyah and Lilian boy or girl names?

Aniyah is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

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