Dana vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Tilly Rank #952

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Tilly more popular?

Tilly is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Tilly mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Dana and Tilly boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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