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Lillith

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Pronounced LIHL-ihth /ˈlɪl.ɪθ/Medium

Meaning: Of the nightMedium

In 30 seconds: Lillith is a girl's name carrying the meaning 'of the night.' This spelling, with its doubled letters, is a variant of the more familiar Lilith.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOf the night
U.S. rank (2025)#1919 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births101 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,095

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919182025

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

The name is glossed here as 'of the night,' a meaning that has long colored its mood and associations. Lillith adds a second 'l' to Lilith, giving the written form a heavier, more ornate look while the sound stays the same. Related spellings like Lilit and Lilita show how the name shifts across languages and traditions.

It has a soft, sibilant sound that lingers, and the dark, nocturnal sense of 'of the night' gives it a dramatic edge. The author Lilith Saintcrow, known for urban fantasy and paranormal romance, carries the base form into modern fiction.

Did you know? Lillith is a spelling variant of Lilith, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'of the night' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Lillith — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LilitLilita

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lilith Saintcrow (1976-present)
    American author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels.

If you like Lillith…

Lilith— The standard single-l form that Lillith elaborates on, sharing the 'of the night' meaning.
Lizbeth— shares the -th ending
Scarleth— another modern pick
Gwyneth— shares the -th ending
Londynn— another English name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lillith mean?

Lillith is usually explained as meaning 'of the night' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Lillith?

It's commonly said LIHL-ihth /ˈlɪl.ɪθ/.

Is Lillith a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lillith is used as a girl name.

How popular is Lillith?

In 2024, Lillith ranked #2219 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.

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