Lilya vs Masha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilya

Girl #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,532
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil

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Masha

Girl #4,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,393
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mash, Mashenka

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Popularity Comparison

Lilya Rank #4,532
Masha Rank #4,393

Masha is more popular, ranked #4393 vs #4532 for Lilya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilya ___

  • Lilya Sofia
  • Lilya Anna
  • Lilya Marie
  • Lilya Nadia
  • Lilya Vera

Masha ___

  • Masha Rose
  • Masha Grace
  • Masha Lee
  • Masha Belle
  • Masha Jane
  • Masha Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilya

Mila Katya Sasha Nadia Ivan

If you choose Masha

Sasha Natasha Dmitri Dasha Anya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilya or Masha more popular?

Masha is more popular, ranked #4393 compared to Lilya at #4532 in the United States.

What do Lilya and Masha mean?

Lilya means "lily flower" (Latin/Greek origin). Masha means "of the sea, bitter" (Hebrew via Maria origin).

Are Lilya and Masha boy or girl names?

Lilya is primarily a girl name. Masha is primarily a girl name.

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