Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Lilith
GirlHebrew· “of the night”
- Meaning
- of the night
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- LIH-lihth
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #277
- US babies 2025
- 1,111
- Best rank
- #232 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Lilith
Lilith is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “of the night”.
Lilith comes from Hebrew and is related to older Mesopotamian words for a kind of female spirit, and it has long been popularly associated with layil, "night". The word appears once in the Book of Isaiah, where it is usually translated as a night creature. In later Jewish folklore Lilith became known as the first wife of Adam, who refused to be subordinate to him. Victorian artists and writers were fascinated by her, including the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the novelist George MacDonald. In modern times some see her as a symbol of independence. The name sounds dark, bold and literary.
Popularity over time
Lilith first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #232 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,300 babies. In 2025, 1,111 babies were named Lilith, and it ranked #277 nationally. That is 116% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,484 in 1920, #1,913 in 2000, #994 in 2010, and #277 in 2025. Of the 13,534 US girls named Lilith since records began, 52% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,752 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Milani, Cataleya, Antonella, Nyla, and Elaina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lilith ranked highest in Alaska, New Mexico, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #80 | 8 |
| New Mexico | #107 | 13 |
| Maine | #123 | 9 |
| West Virginia | #144 | 11 |
| Nevada | #157 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Lilith is usually pronounced LIH-lihth, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-th”.
Middle names for Lilith
A few middle names that flow with Lilith: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lilith
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilith mean?
Lilith is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “of the night”.
What is the origin of the name Lilith?
Lilith has Hebrew roots. Lilith comes from Hebrew and is related to older Mesopotamian words for a kind of female spirit, and it has long been popularly associated with layil, "night".
Is Lilith a popular name?
Yes. Lilith ranked #277 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lilith a boy or girl name?
Lilith is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Lilith?
Lilith is usually pronounced LIH-lihth. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings