Lilly vs Sarah

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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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sally, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 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

Sarah ___

  • Sarah Grace
  • Sarah Elizabeth
  • Sarah Jane
  • Sarah Ann
  • Sarah Rose
  • Sarah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Sarah

Rachel Rebecca Hannah Miriam Isaac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Sarah mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilly and Sarah boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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