Lili vs Sonja

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

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Sonja

Girl #2,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom, skill"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Scandinavian German Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,924
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Soni, Son

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lili Rank #3,040
Sonja Rank #2,924

Sonja is more popular, ranked #2924 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

Sonja ___

  • Sonja Marie
  • Sonja Elizabeth
  • Sonja Louise
  • Sonja Anna
  • Sonja Claire
  • Sonja Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lili

Violet Iris Daisy Leo Oliver

If you choose Sonja

Anya Natasha Ivan Dmitri Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lili or Sonja more popular?

Sonja is more popular, ranked #2924 compared to Lili at #3040 in the United States.

What do Lili and Sonja mean?

Lili means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin). Sonja means "wisdom, skill" (Greek origin).

Are Lili and Sonja boy or girl names?

Lili is primarily a girl name. Sonja is primarily a girl name.

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