Janey vs Lilli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janey

Girl #3,958 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin, French, English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,958
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan

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Lilli

Girl #3,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,966
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Janey Rank #3,958
Lilli Rank #3,966

Janey is more popular, ranked #3958 vs #3966 for Lilli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janey ___

  • Janey Mae
  • Janey Lee
  • Janey Ann
  • Janey Sue
  • Janey Belle
  • Janey Marie

Lilli ___

  • Lilli Rose
  • Lilli Mae
  • Lilli Grace
  • Lilli Jane
  • Lilli Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janey

Tommy Sally Bobby Peggy Danny

If you choose Lilli

Violet Daisy Oliver Henry Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janey or Lilli more popular?

Janey is more popular, ranked #3958 compared to Lilli at #3966 in the United States.

What do Janey and Lilli mean?

Janey means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin, French, English origin). Lilli means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Janey and Lilli boy or girl names?

Janey is primarily a girl name. Lilli is primarily a girl name.

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