Astra vs Ily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astra

Girl #3,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, stars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Lithuanian Latvian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,185
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asta

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Ily

Girl #3,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,328
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Astra Rank #3,185
Ily Rank #3,328

Astra is more popular, ranked #3185 vs #3328 for Ily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astra ___

  • Astra Jane
  • Astra Grace
  • Astra Rose
  • Astra Violet
  • Astra Elise
  • Astra Jade

Ily ___

  • Ily Rose
  • Ily Grace
  • Ily Mae
  • Ily Jane
  • Ily Faith
  • Ily Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Astra

Lyra Orion Nova Celeste Zephyr

If you choose Ily

Aria Zoe Finn Luca Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astra or Ily more popular?

Astra is more popular, ranked #3185 compared to Ily at #3328 in the United States.

What do Astra and Ily mean?

Astra means "star, stars" (Latin origin). Ily means "pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Astra and Ily boy or girl names?

Astra is primarily a girl name. Ily is primarily a girl name.

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