Ivory vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ivory Rank #404
Lilly Rank #259

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #404 for Ivory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

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 Ivory

Jasper Pearl Onyx Ruby Slate

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Lilly more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Ivory and Lilly mean?

Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Ivory and Lilly boy or girl names?

Ivory is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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