Carley vs Lili

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carley

Girl #3,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,059
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Car, CJ

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Lili

Girl #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German French Romanian Spanish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lils

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carley Rank #3,059
Lili Rank #3,040

Lili is more popular, ranked #3040 vs #3059 for Carley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carley ___

  • Carley Anne
  • Carley Marie
  • Carley Jo
  • Carley Lynn
  • Carley Rose
  • Carley Beth

Lili ___

  • Lili Rose
  • Lili Marie
  • Lili Grace
  • Lili Anne
  • Lili Belle
  • Lili Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carley

Brayden Kaylee Tyler Ashley Dylan

If you choose Lili

Violet Iris Daisy Leo Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carley or Lili more popular?

Lili is more popular, ranked #3040 compared to Carley at #3059 in the United States.

What do Carley and Lili mean?

Carley means "free woman" (Germanic via English origin). Lili means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin).

Are Carley and Lili boy or girl names?

Carley is primarily a girl name. Lili is primarily a girl name.

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