Azalea vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azalea

Girl #359 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"azalea flower"

Origin: New Latin (botanical)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#359
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aza, Lea, Zale

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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

Azalea Rank #359
Lilly Rank #259

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #359 for Azalea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azalea ___

  • Azalea Rose
  • Azalea Grace
  • Azalea Pearl
  • Azalea Jane
  • Azalea Mae
  • Azalea Violet

Lilly ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azalea

Violet Iris Hazel Jasper Willow

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azalea or Lilly more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Azalea at #359 in the United States.

What do Azalea and Lilly mean?

Azalea means "azalea flower" (New Latin (botanical) origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Azalea and Lilly boy or girl names?

Azalea is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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