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Lylith

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Pronounced LIL-ith /ˈlɪl.ɪθ/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Lilith, a name of Akkadian/Hebrew roots usually glossed 'of the night; night creature' — note it belongs to a well-known mythological figure. Dark and striking.Low

In 30 seconds: A striking respelling of Lilith: Lylith means 'of the night' (said 'LIL-ith'). Dark, dramatic, and mythic.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Akkadian
MeaningA modern respelling of Lilith, a name of Akkadian/Hebrew roots usually glossed 'of the night; night creature' — note it belongs to a well-known mythological figure. Dark and striking.
U.S. rank (2025)#7722 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519182025

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

Lylith is a variant of Lilith, from Akkadian/Hebrew tradition, usually read 'of the night; night creature.' It belongs to a famous mythological figure, which we note — striking and rare in the U.S. (said 'LIL-ith').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, dramatic, and mythic.

Did you know? Lylith respells Lilith — an ancient name of Akkadian/Hebrew roots glossed 'of the night' and tied to a well-known mythological figure — giving a dramatic, gothic-feeling name a fresh spelling, which we note (said 'LIL-ith').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Lylith — Lilith respelling; 'of the night'; mythological figure noted

Variations

LilithLillithLilyth

Nicknames

LilyLil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lylith mean?

Lylith is a respelling of Lilith, usually glossed 'of the night'; it belongs to a well-known mythological figure, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lylith?

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

Is Lylith a boy or girl name?

Lylith is a girl's name.

How popular is Lylith?

Lylith is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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