Ily vs Novi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ily

Girl #3,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,328
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Novi

Girl #3,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new, young, fresh"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Slavic Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,161
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nov, Nova

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ily Rank #3,328
Novi Rank #3,161

Novi is more popular, ranked #3161 vs #3328 for Ily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ily ___

  • Ily Rose
  • Ily Grace
  • Ily Mae
  • Ily Jane
  • Ily Faith
  • Ily Anne

Novi ___

  • Novi Rose
  • Novi Jade
  • Novi Sky
  • Novi Belle
  • Novi Mae
  • Novi Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ily

Aria Zoe Finn Luca Piper

If you choose Novi

Luna Nova Zara Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ily or Novi more popular?

Novi is more popular, ranked #3161 compared to Ily at #3328 in the United States.

What do Ily and Novi mean?

Ily means "pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)" (Latin/Greek origin). Novi means "new, young, fresh" (Latin origin).

Are Ily and Novi boy or girl names?

Ily is primarily a girl name. Novi is primarily a girl name.

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