Celeste vs Lilith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Celeste Rank #198
Lilith Rank #256

Celeste is more popular, ranked #198 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celeste ___

  • Celeste Marie
  • Celeste Rose
  • Celeste June
  • Celeste Eloise
  • Celeste Anne
  • Celeste Louise

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 Celeste

Violet Iris Aurora Sebastian Felix

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celeste or Lilith more popular?

Celeste is more popular, ranked #198 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Celeste and Lilith mean?

Celeste means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Celeste and Lilith boy or girl names?

Celeste is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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