Arkley vs Lily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arkley

Boy #38,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow by the bow or bend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,855
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ark, Lee

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Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arkley Rank #38,855
Lily Rank #24

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #38855 for Arkley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arkley ___

  • Arkley James
  • Arkley Thomas
  • Arkley William
  • Arkley Henry
  • Arkley George

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arkley

Harley Hadley Barclay Ainsley Hartley

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arkley or Lily more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Arkley at #38855 in the United States.

What do Arkley and Lily mean?

Arkley means "meadow by the bow or bend" (Old English origin). Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin).

Are Arkley and Lily boy or girl names?

Arkley is primarily a boy name. Lily is primarily a girl name.

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