Lili vs Simona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lili

Girl #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German French Romanian Spanish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lils

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Simona

Girl #2,883 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listener"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Romanian Czech Slovak Bulgarian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,883
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Simi, Mona

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lili Rank #3,040
Simona Rank #2,883

Simona is more popular, ranked #2883 vs #3040 for Lili.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lili ___

  • Lili Rose
  • Lili Marie
  • Lili Grace
  • Lili Anne
  • Lili Belle
  • Lili Jane

Simona ___

  • Simona Maria
  • Simona Elena
  • Simona Rosa
  • Simona Grace
  • Simona Lucia
  • Simona Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lili

Violet Iris Daisy Leo Oliver

If you choose Simona

Matteo Lorenzo Valentina Lucia Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lili or Simona more popular?

Simona is more popular, ranked #2883 compared to Lili at #3040 in the United States.

What do Lili and Simona mean?

Lili means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin). Simona means "one who hears, listener" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lili and Simona boy or girl names?

Lili is primarily a girl name. Simona is primarily a girl name.

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