Lily vs Rylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Lily Rank #24
Rylee Rank #125

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 vs #125 for Rylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lily or Rylee more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Rylee at #125 in the United States.

What do Lily and Rylee mean?

Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin). Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin).

Are Lily and Rylee boy or girl names?

Lily is primarily a girl name. Rylee is primarily a girl name.

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