Lilith: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LIL-ith · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Hebrew (lilit).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- LIL-ith
- US rank (2025)
- #277
- US babies a year
- about 1,202 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Lilith?
Lilith was the #277 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,111 babies. It’s rising: up 216% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #277 |
| England & Wales | #505 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #471 |
| France | #889 |
| Canada | #463 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Lilith?
Half of US adults named Lilith are older than 23; most are between 18 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Lilith
How do you pronounce Lilith?
Lilith is pronounced LIL-ith.
How popular is the name Lilith?
Lilith was the #277 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,111 babies. It’s rising: up 216% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Lilith?
Half of US adults named Lilith are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 39.