Dalani vs Lillith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalani

Girl #2,263 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, serene"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African-American American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,263
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lani

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Lillith

Girl #2,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night creature"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Gothic Pagan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,224
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lilli, Lily, Lillie

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Popularity Comparison

Dalani Rank #2,263
Lillith Rank #2,224

Lillith is more popular, ranked #2224 vs #2263 for Dalani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalani ___

  • Dalani Rose
  • Dalani Marie
  • Dalani Simone
  • Dalani Jade
  • Dalani Celeste
  • Dalani Dawn

Lillith ___

  • Lillith Rose
  • Lillith Sage
  • Lillith Faye
  • Lillith Eve
  • Lillith Dawn
  • Lillith Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalani

Amara Zuri Nia Imani Kofi

If you choose Lillith

Morrigan Luna Astrid Raven Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalani or Lillith more popular?

Lillith is more popular, ranked #2224 compared to Dalani at #2263 in the United States.

What do Dalani and Lillith mean?

Dalani means "gentle, serene" (African origin). Lillith means "of the night, night creature" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Dalani and Lillith boy or girl names?

Dalani is primarily a girl name. Lillith is primarily a girl name.

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