Celia vs Lillie

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

✓ All Clear
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Lillie

Girl #683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#683
Total SSA Count
416
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil, Lills

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celia Rank #734
Lillie Rank #683

Lillie is more popular, ranked #683 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

Lillie ___

  • Lillie Mae
  • Lillie Rose
  • Lillie Grace
  • Lillie Ann
  • Lillie Jane
  • Lillie Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Lillie

Violet Daisy Iris Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Lillie more popular?

Lillie is more popular, ranked #683 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Celia and Lillie mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Lillie means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin).

Are Celia and Lillie boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Lillie is primarily a girl name.

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