Celia vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

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Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Lilian Rank #558

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Lilian more popular?

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Celia and Lilian mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Celia and Lilian boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

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