Charlene vs Lilyanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlene

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French English South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,751
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Char, Charlie, Charli

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Charlene Rank #1,751
Lilyanna Rank #1,702

Lilyanna is more popular, ranked #1702 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlene ___

  • Charlene Marie
  • Charlene Louise
  • Charlene Ann
  • Charlene Grace
  • Charlene Rose
  • Charlene Nicole

Lilyanna ___

  • Lilyanna Rose
  • Lilyanna Grace
  • Lilyanna Marie
  • Lilyanna Claire
  • Lilyanna Joy
  • Lilyanna Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlene

Marlene Darlene Wayne Darren Nicole

If you choose Lilyanna

Sophia Isabella Vivienne Arabella Josephine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlene or Lilyanna more popular?

Lilyanna is more popular, ranked #1702 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Lilyanna mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Lilyanna means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Charlene and Lilyanna boy or girl names?

Charlene is primarily a girl name. Lilyanna is primarily a girl name.

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