Lilith
- Meaning
- Ancient spirit name; etymology uncertain
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What does Lilith mean?
Lilith means “Ancient spirit name; etymology uncertain”.
Lilith is associated with ancient Mesopotamian spirit traditions and later Jewish folklore. Its precise early etymology is uncertain, and the familiar connection with night does not capture every stage of its history. The story identifying Lilith as Adam’s first wife belongs to later folklore rather than the Genesis account.
Lilith Fair gives the name a modern musical association, while Lilith Sternin appears in Cheers and Frasier. Lilita is a related form. Lily may sound similar, but the flower name has a different origin. Families considering Lilith may find its cultural and literary associations as important as any proposed literal meaning.
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How popular is Lilith?
United States · 2025Explore how often Lilith is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #277 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Lilith
- 1,111 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.3% Fewer than 2024
Lilith over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #277 | 1,111 |
| 2024 | Girls | #255 | 1,252 |
| 2023 | Girls | #232 | 1,300 |
| 2022 | Girls | #269 | 1,182 |
| 2021 | Girls | #268 | 1,165 |
| 2020 | Girls | #316 | 1,007 |
| 2019 | Girls | #403 | 771 |
| 2018 | Girls | #520 | 604 |
| 2017 | Girls | #488 | 639 |
| 2016 | Girls | #534 | 584 |
| 2015 | Girls | #587 | 515 |
| 2014 | Girls | #632 | 453 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Lilith
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Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
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Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
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Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
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Elizabeth
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares an origin with Lilith.
Aria
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Air; song or melody; lion
Shares an origin with Lilith.
Ella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- All (Germanic); other meanings depend on the name tradition
Shares an origin with Lilith.
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