Jade vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jade Rank #84
Lilly Rank #259

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

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 Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jade or Lilly more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Jade and Lilly mean?

Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Jade and Lilly boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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