Dani vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dani

Girl #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#680
Total SSA Count
418
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dani is itself a nickname for Danielle or Daniela

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dani Rank #680
Lilian Rank #558

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 vs #680 for Dani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dani ___

  • Dani Rose
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Kate
  • Dani Lee
  • Dani Lynn

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 Dani

Lexi Nikki Madi Tyler Jordan

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dani or Lilian more popular?

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Dani at #680 in the United States.

What do Dani and Lilian mean?

Dani means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Dani and Lilian boy or girl names?

Dani is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

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