Fiona vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

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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

Fiona Rank #406
Lilly Rank #259

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #406 for Fiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

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 Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Lilly more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Fiona at #406 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Lilly mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Fiona and Lilly boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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