Annika vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annika

Girl #962 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish Finnish German Dutch Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#962
Total SSA Count
271
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ann, Annie, Anni

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Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

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Popularity Comparison

Annika Rank #962
Tilly Rank #952

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 vs #962 for Annika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annika ___

  • Annika Rose
  • Annika Marie
  • Annika Elise
  • Annika Sofia
  • Annika Britta
  • Annika Leigh

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annika

Erik Maja Soren Ingrid Lars

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annika or Tilly more popular?

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Annika at #962 in the United States.

What do Annika and Tilly mean?

Annika means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Annika and Tilly boy or girl names?

Annika is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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