Ilaria vs Lilyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilaria

Girl #3,983 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, joyful, merry"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,983
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ilari, Ila, Lara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lilyan

Girl #3,961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin (lilium)

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,961
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ilaria Rank #3,983
Lilyan Rank #3,961

Lilyan is more popular, ranked #3961 vs #3983 for Ilaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilaria ___

  • Ilaria Sofia
  • Ilaria Valentina
  • Ilaria Giovanna
  • Ilaria Grace
  • Ilaria Rose
  • Ilaria Elena

Lilyan ___

  • Lilyan Rose
  • Lilyan Grace
  • Lilyan Mae
  • Lilyan Claire
  • Lilyan June
  • Lilyan Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilaria

Beatrice Chiara Marco Luca Giulia

If you choose Lilyan

Violet Daisy Oliver Leo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilaria or Lilyan more popular?

Lilyan is more popular, ranked #3961 compared to Ilaria at #3983 in the United States.

What do Ilaria and Lilyan mean?

Ilaria means "cheerful, joyful, merry" (Latin origin). Lilyan means "lily flower, purity" (Latin (lilium) origin).

Are Ilaria and Lilyan boy or girl names?

Ilaria is primarily a girl name. Lilyan is primarily a girl name.

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