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Starlit

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Pronounced STAR-lit /ˈstɑːr.lɪt/High

Meaning: From the English word 'starlit,' 'lit by the light of the stars.' A luminous, poetic word-name with a night-sky glow.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous word-name: Starlit means 'lit by starlight' (said 'STAR-lit'). Poetic and night-bright.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word 'starlit,' 'lit by the light of the stars.' A luminous, poetic word-name with a night-sky glow.
U.S. rank (2023)#17301 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119752023

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

Starlit comes straight from the English word 'starlit' ('lit by starlight'). As a first name it reads poetic and luminous — very rare in the U.S., part of the celestial word-name trend (said 'STAR-lit').

It appears only very rarely as a given name. Rare, luminous, and poetic.

Did you know? Starlit is the English word for 'lit by the light of the stars' — a poetic, night-sky word-name that glows with quiet wonder (said 'STAR-lit').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Starlit — English word 'lit by starlight'

Variations

StarletStarlytStarlite

Nicknames

StarLit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Starlit mean?

Starlit is the English word 'starlit,' meaning 'lit by the light of the stars.'

How do you pronounce Starlit?

It's said STAR-lit /ˈstɑːr.lɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Starlit a boy or girl name?

Starlit is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Starlit?

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

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