Ember vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Girl #137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ember, smoldering remnant"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,172
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ember Rank #137
Lilly Rank #259

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ember

Ash Blaze Storm Hazel Willow

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ember or Lilly more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Ember and Lilly mean?

Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Ember and Lilly boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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