Liliya vs Milla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liliya

Girl #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, pure as a lily"

Origin: Latin lilium via Greek leirion

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,248
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Liya, Lila

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Milla

Girl #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Scandinavian Russian Serbian Croatian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,199
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

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Popularity Comparison

Liliya Rank #4,248
Milla Rank #4,199

Milla is more popular, ranked #4199 vs #4248 for Liliya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liliya ___

  • Liliya Sofia
  • Liliya Elena
  • Liliya Vera
  • Liliya Maria
  • Liliya Irina
  • Liliya Natasha

Milla ___

  • Milla Rose
  • Milla Grace
  • Milla Claire
  • Milla Jean
  • Milla Elise
  • Milla Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liliya

Anastasia Natasha Mikhail Dmitri Vera

If you choose Milla

Anya Sasha Lara Vera Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liliya or Milla more popular?

Milla is more popular, ranked #4199 compared to Liliya at #4248 in the United States.

What do Liliya and Milla mean?

Liliya means "lily flower, pure as a lily" (Latin lilium via Greek leirion origin). Milla means "gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')" (Slavic origin).

Are Liliya and Milla boy or girl names?

Liliya is primarily a girl name. Milla is primarily a girl name.

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