Katie vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Lilian →

Popularity Comparison

Katie Rank #580
Lilian Rank #558

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 vs #580 for Katie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katie ___

  • Katie Grace
  • Katie Rose
  • Katie Ann
  • Katie Lynn
  • Katie Elizabeth
  • Katie Marie

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katie

Emily Sarah Connor Patrick Molly

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katie or Lilian more popular?

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Katie at #580 in the United States.

What do Katie and Lilian mean?

Katie means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Katie and Lilian boy or girl names?

Katie is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Lilian vs Katie Katie vs Michelle Katie vs Leilany Katie vs Holly Katie vs Dylan
← Full profile: Katie ← Full profile: Lilian Browse all baby names