Alana vs Lilith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alana

Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Ali, Allie

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Lilith

Girl #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night monster"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Mesopotamian English Pagan/Wiccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili

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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Lilith Rank #256

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alana ___

  • Alana Grace
  • Alana Marie
  • Alana Rose
  • Alana Faith
  • Alana Jane
  • Alana Claire

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Lilith more popular?

Alana is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Alana and Lilith mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alana and Lilith boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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