Liliya vs Nadiya

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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Nadiya

Girl #4,414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hope"

Origin: Slavic Nadezhda

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Russian Arabic Muslim Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,414
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nadi, Diya

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Popularity Comparison

Liliya Rank #4,248
Nadiya Rank #4,414

Liliya is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #4414 for Nadiya.

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

Nadiya ___

  • Nadiya Rose
  • Nadiya Elena
  • Nadiya Sofia
  • Nadiya Vera
  • Nadiya Oksana
  • Nadiya Irina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liliya

Anastasia Natasha Mikhail Dmitri Vera

If you choose Nadiya

Anastasia Dmitri Olena Serhiy Iryna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liliya or Nadiya more popular?

Liliya is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Nadiya at #4414 in the United States.

What do Liliya and Nadiya mean?

Liliya means "lily flower, pure as a lily" (Latin lilium via Greek leirion origin). Nadiya means "hope" (Slavic Nadezhda origin).

Are Liliya and Nadiya boy or girl names?

Liliya is primarily a girl name. Nadiya is primarily a girl name.

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