Lilly vs Noah

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #259 for Lilly.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Noah mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilly and Noah boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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