Lillie vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lillie

Girl #683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#683
Total SSA Count
416
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil, Lills

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lillie Rank #683
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #683 for Lillie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lillie ___

  • Lillie Mae
  • Lillie Rose
  • Lillie Grace
  • Lillie Ann
  • Lillie Jane
  • Lillie Belle

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lillie

Violet Daisy Iris Jasper Finn

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lillie or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Lillie at #683 in the United States.

What do Lillie and Mae mean?

Lillie means "lily flower, purity" (Latin origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lillie and Mae boy or girl names?

Lillie is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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