Henny vs Lili

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henny

Girl #2,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch German Jewish/Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,983
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hen

Playground Safety Score

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Lili

Girl #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German French Romanian Spanish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lils

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Henny Rank #2,983
Lili Rank #3,040

Henny is more popular, ranked #2983 vs #3040 for Lili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henny ___

  • Henny Rose
  • Henny Marie
  • Henny Louise
  • Henny Sofie
  • Henny Lise
  • Henny Astrid

Lili ___

  • Lili Rose
  • Lili Marie
  • Lili Grace
  • Lili Anne
  • Lili Belle
  • Lili Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henny

Maren Ingrid Lotte Soren Erik

If you choose Lili

Violet Iris Daisy Leo Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henny or Lili more popular?

Henny is more popular, ranked #2983 compared to Lili at #3040 in the United States.

What do Henny and Lili mean?

Henny means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Lili means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin).

Are Henny and Lili boy or girl names?

Henny is primarily a girl name. Lili is primarily a girl name.

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