Arabella vs Lilith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arabella Rank #206
Lilith Rank #256

Arabella is more popular, ranked #206 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

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 Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Lilith more popular?

Arabella is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Lilith mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arabella and Lilith boy or girl names?

Arabella is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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