Bella vs Lilith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, lovely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#109
Total SSA Count
2,469
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bell, Belle

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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

Bella Rank #109
Lilith Rank #256

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bella ___

  • Bella Grace
  • Bella Rose
  • Bella Marie
  • Bella Luna
  • Bella Sofia
  • Bella Jade

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 Bella

Stella Luna Romeo Leonardo Aria

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bella or Lilith more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Bella and Lilith mean?

Bella means "fair, lovely" (Latin origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bella and Lilith boy or girl names?

Bella is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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