Daisy vs Lily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daisy

Girl #76 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the daisy flower"

Origin: Latin (bellis perennis)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
3,091
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dais

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Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Daisy Rank #76
Lily Rank #24

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #76 for Daisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daisy ___

  • Daisy Rose
  • Daisy Jane
  • Daisy Mae
  • Daisy Claire
  • Daisy Louise
  • Daisy June

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daisy

Violet Lily Ivy Jasper Finn

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daisy or Lily more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Daisy at #76 in the United States.

What do Daisy and Lily mean?

Daisy means "the daisy flower" (Latin (bellis perennis) origin). Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin).

Are Daisy and Lily boy or girl names?

Daisy is primarily a girl name. Lily is primarily a girl name.

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