Lilian vs Raya

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

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Raya

Girl #363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#363
Total SSA Count
859
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray

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Popularity Comparison

Lilian Rank #558
Raya Rank #363

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilian ___

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

Raya ___

  • Raya Luna
  • Raya Marie
  • Raya Grace
  • Raya Jade
  • Raya Skye
  • Raya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

If you choose Raya

Zara Kai Mila Leo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilian or Raya more popular?

Raya is more popular, ranked #363 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Raya mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Raya means "friend, companion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilian and Raya boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Raya is primarily a girl name.

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