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Lilyth

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How to Pronounce Lilyth

Pronounced LIL-ith /ˈlɪl.ɪθ/High

Meaning: -y- spelling of Lilith — from Akkadian/Hebrew, 'of the night, a night creature' (also echoing 'lily'); a mythic figureLow

In 30 seconds: Mysterious and modern: Lilyth spells Lilith — 'of the night' — with a lily-like twist. Bold, mythic, and striking.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Akkadian
Meaning-y- spelling of Lilith — from Akkadian/Hebrew, 'of the night, a night creature' (also echoing 'lily'); a mythic figure
U.S. rank (2024)#4955 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 368

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992024

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

Lilyth is a -y- spelling of Lilith — from Akkadian lilitu via Hebrew, 'of the night, a night spirit/creature' (a mythic figure in Jewish folklore; the etymology and lore are layered, which we note). A bold, mythic name; the -y- spelling evokes 'lily'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-night at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Lilith comes from Akkadian/Hebrew, 'of the night, a night creature' — a powerful, mythic figure (and a Frasier character); Lilyth gives it a 'lily'-flavored spelling.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Lilith — etymology/lore layered

Variations

LilithLillithLilyth

Nicknames

LilyLil

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If you like Lilyth…

Lilith— the standard spelling
Lillith— a fellow spelling
Liliana— a companion Lil- name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lilyth mean?

Lilyth spells Lilith — 'of the night, a night creature' (and evokes 'lily'); the lore is layered.

How do you pronounce Lilyth?

It's said LIL-ith /ˈlɪl.ɪθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lilyth a boy or girl name?

Lilyth is a girl's name.

How popular is Lilyth?

Lilyth is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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