Kenna vs Lilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenna

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#724
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Kenna →

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

Kenna Rank #724
Lilian Rank #558

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 vs #724 for Kenna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenna ___

  • Kenna Rose
  • Kenna Grace
  • Kenna Marie
  • Kenna Jo
  • Kenna Leigh
  • Kenna Anne

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 Kenna

Declan Finn Rory Isla Cora

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 Kenna or Lilian more popular?

Lilian is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Kenna at #724 in the United States.

What do Kenna and Lilian mean?

Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Kenna and Lilian boy or girl names?

Kenna is primarily a girl name. Lilian is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Lilian vs Kenna Kenna vs Allie Kenna vs Christina Kenna vs Skyla Kenna vs Kelly
← Full profile: Kenna ← Full profile: Lilian Browse all baby names