Emeli vs Lilli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeli

Girl #3,848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emi, Emmie

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Lilli

Girl #3,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,966
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Emeli Rank #3,848
Lilli Rank #3,966

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 vs #3966 for Lilli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeli ___

  • Emeli Rose
  • Emeli Grace
  • Emeli Jane
  • Emeli Claire
  • Emeli Ann

Lilli ___

  • Lilli Rose
  • Lilli Mae
  • Lilli Grace
  • Lilli Jane
  • Lilli Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeli

Sophie Charlotte Olivia Liam Ethan

If you choose Lilli

Violet Daisy Oliver Henry Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeli or Lilli more popular?

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 compared to Lilli at #3966 in the United States.

What do Emeli and Lilli mean?

Emeli means "rival, eager to excel, industrious" (Latin origin). Lilli means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Emeli and Lilli boy or girl names?

Emeli is primarily a girl name. Lilli is primarily a girl name.

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