Lilli vs Misty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilli

Girl #3,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,966
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Misty

Girl #4,047 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"covered in mist, hazy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,047
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mis

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lilli Rank #3,966
Misty Rank #4,047

Lilli is more popular, ranked #3966 vs #4047 for Misty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilli ___

  • Lilli Rose
  • Lilli Mae
  • Lilli Grace
  • Lilli Jane
  • Lilli Ann

Misty ___

  • Misty Dawn
  • Misty Lynn
  • Misty Ann
  • Misty Marie
  • Misty Lee
  • Misty Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilli

Violet Daisy Oliver Henry Clara

If you choose Misty

Dusty Sandy Brandy Rusty Sunny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilli or Misty more popular?

Lilli is more popular, ranked #3966 compared to Misty at #4047 in the United States.

What do Lilli and Misty mean?

Lilli means "lily flower" (Latin origin). Misty means "covered in mist, hazy" (Old English origin).

Are Lilli and Misty boy or girl names?

Lilli is primarily a girl name. Misty is primarily a girl name.

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