Arya vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arya

Girl #162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Aryan, noble people"

Origin: Indo-Iranian

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
1,863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arya Rank #162
Lilly Rank #259

Arya is more popular, ranked #162 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arya ___

  • Arya Rose
  • Arya Grace
  • Arya Marie
  • Arya Jane
  • Arya Elizabeth
  • Arya Jade

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

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Sansa Bran Luna Finn Zara

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arya or Lilly more popular?

Arya is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Arya and Lilly mean?

Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Arya and Lilly boy or girl names?

Arya is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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