Lilly vs Milani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

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Milani

Girl #278 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Milan; from the middle plain"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#278
Total SSA Count
1,137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mila, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Milani Rank #278

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 vs #278 for Milani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Milani ___

  • Milani Rose
  • Milani Grace
  • Milani Jean
  • Milani Faith
  • Milani Claire
  • Milani Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Milani

Sienna Ava Aria Zara Rocco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Milani more popular?

Lilly is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Milani at #278 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Milani mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Milani means "from Milan; from the middle plain" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Lilly and Milani boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Milani is primarily a girl name.

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