Ellena vs Lillyana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellena

Girl #2,816 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,816
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ella, Ellie, Lena

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Lillyana

Girl #2,870 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Latin American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,870
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lilly, Lili

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Popularity Comparison

Ellena Rank #2,816
Lillyana Rank #2,870

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 vs #2870 for Lillyana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellena ___

  • Ellena Rose
  • Ellena Grace
  • Ellena Marie
  • Ellena Jane
  • Ellena Claire
  • Ellena Louise

Lillyana ___

  • Lillyana Rose
  • Lillyana Grace
  • Lillyana Mae
  • Lillyana Jane
  • Lillyana Kate
  • Lillyana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

If you choose Lillyana

Arabella Evangeline Sebastian Theodore Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellena or Lillyana more popular?

Ellena is more popular, ranked #2816 compared to Lillyana at #2870 in the United States.

What do Ellena and Lillyana mean?

Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Lillyana means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Ellena and Lillyana boy or girl names?

Ellena is primarily a girl name. Lillyana is primarily a girl name.

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