Aria vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aria

Girl #26 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"air, song, melody"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian English Hebrew Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26
Total SSA Count
5,935
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Lillian

Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#54
Total SSA Count
3,882
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aria Rank #26
Lillian Rank #54

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 vs #54 for Lillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aria ___

  • Aria Grace
  • Aria Rose
  • Aria Mae
  • Aria Jane
  • Aria Claire
  • Aria Louise

Lillian ___

  • Lillian Rose
  • Lillian Grace
  • Lillian Mae
  • Lillian Marie
  • Lillian Anne
  • Lillian Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aria

Luca Leo Olivia Isla Marco

If you choose Lillian

Violet Iris Henry Theodore Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aria or Lillian more popular?

Aria is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Aria and Lillian mean?

Aria means "air, song, melody" (Italian origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Aria and Lillian boy or girl names?

Aria is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.

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