Harper vs Liliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Girl #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harp player, harper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
7,370
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harp

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liliana

Girl #80 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin (lilium)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Romanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
3,009
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Harper Rank #12
Liliana Rank #80

Harper is more popular, ranked #12 vs #80 for Liliana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harper ___

  • Harper Rose
  • Harper Grace
  • Harper Elizabeth
  • Harper Mae
  • Harper Jane
  • Harper Claire

Liliana ___

  • Liliana Grace
  • Liliana Rose
  • Liliana Marie
  • Liliana Jade
  • Liliana Noelle
  • Liliana Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harper

Oliver Theodore Sawyer Olivia Scarlett

If you choose Liliana

Adriana Valentina Sebastian Julian Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harper or Liliana more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Liliana at #80 in the United States.

What do Harper and Liliana mean?

Harper means "harp player, harper" (Old English origin). Liliana means "lily flower" (Latin (lilium) origin).

Are Harper and Liliana boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a girl name. Liliana is primarily a girl name.

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