Lilya vs Zarya

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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Zarya

Girl #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning glow, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,644
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zari

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Popularity Comparison

Lilya Rank #4,532
Zarya Rank #4,644

Lilya is more popular, ranked #4532 vs #4644 for Zarya.

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

Zarya ___

  • Zarya Rose
  • Zarya Violet
  • Zarya Grace
  • Zarya Jade
  • Zarya Iris
  • Zarya Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilya

Mila Katya Sasha Nadia Ivan

If you choose Zarya

Sasha Mila Anya Dmitri Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilya or Zarya more popular?

Lilya is more popular, ranked #4532 compared to Zarya at #4644 in the United States.

What do Lilya and Zarya mean?

Lilya means "lily flower" (Latin/Greek origin). Zarya means "morning glow, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Lilya and Zarya boy or girl names?

Lilya is primarily a girl name. Zarya is primarily a girl name.

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