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The baby name Lillith is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɪlɪθ/ (LIL-ith).

Lillith is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪlɪθ/ (LIL-ith)

What is the meaning of the name Lillith ?

The baby name Lillith is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɪlɪθ/ (LIL-ith).

Lillith is Hebrew in Origin.

Lillith is a modern respelling of Lilith that adds an extra l, ultimately from Akkadian lilitu, "female night spirit," absorbed into Biblical Hebrew as lilit (often rendered "night creature"). The name's mythic bearer appears in Jewish folklore and medieval texts as a nocturnal figure associated with independence and liminality; etymologically it connects to the Semitic root lyl, "night".

As a given name in the West it surfaced in the late 19th century, gained literary currency through Romantic and Pre-Raphaelite works, and rose again with late-20th-century and contemporary pop culture and feminist reinterpretations. Variants and forms include Lilith (standard), Lilit (Armenian), Lylith/Lilithe; short forms Lily, Lili, and Lil. Lillith preserves the same meaning: "of the night" or "night spirit," carrying a moody, elegant, and strong modern appeal.

Lillith has the following similar or variant Names

Lillith – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #832 85 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781

Lillith is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
AR
BD

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People also ask about Lillith

Lillith is predominantly a girl's name.
Lillith is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈlɪlɪθ/ (LIL-ith).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lilith, Lilit, Lilleth and Lillitha.
Yes — Lillith ranked #178 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Lillith ranks highest in Sweden (#178 in 2022).
Lillith's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #820 in 2014 to #832 in 2024 in United States.