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Lilit

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Pronounced LEE-leet /ˈli.lit/Medium

Meaning: From the Armenian/Hebrew, 'of the night; a night spirit' (linked to the Mesopotamian Lilith); in Armenia a popular, well-loved name; we note the mythic linkLow

In 30 seconds: Of the night: Lilit is Armenian/Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LEE-leet').
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Origin LowArmenian, Hebrew
MeaningFrom the Armenian/Hebrew, 'of the night; a night spirit' (linked to the Mesopotamian Lilith); in Armenia a popular, well-loved name; we note the mythic link
U.S. rank (2025)#10558 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 368

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lilit comes from the Armenian/Hebrew, 'of the night; a night spirit' (linked to the Mesopotamian Lilith); in Armenia it is a popular, well-loved name (we note the mythic link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'LEE-leet').

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, of-the-night at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lilit means 'of the night' in Armenian/Hebrew (linked to the Mesopotamian Lilith) — a popular, well-loved name in Armenia, lyrical and classic (we note the mythic link; said 'LEE-leet').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lilit — mythic link noted

Variations

LilithLilite

Nicknames

Lili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilit mean?

Lilit is Armenian/Hebrew for 'of the night'; linked to the Mesopotamian Lilith. We note the mythic link.

How do you pronounce Lilit?

It's said LEE-leet /ˈli.lit/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilit a boy or girl name?

Lilit is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilit?

Lilit is a very rare name in the U.S.

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