Empress vs Lillith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Empress

Girl #2,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"female emperor, supreme ruler"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,031
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Press

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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

Empress Rank #2,031
Lillith Rank #2,224

Empress is more popular, ranked #2031 vs #2224 for Lillith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Empress ___

  • Empress Joy
  • Empress Grace
  • Empress Rose
  • Empress Jade
  • Empress Reign
  • Empress Skye

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 Empress

King Prince Royal Reign Legend

If you choose Lillith

Morrigan Luna Astrid Raven Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Empress or Lillith more popular?

Empress is more popular, ranked #2031 compared to Lillith at #2224 in the United States.

What do Empress and Lillith mean?

Empress means "female emperor, supreme ruler" (Latin origin). Lillith means "of the night, night creature" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Empress and Lillith boy or girl names?

Empress is primarily a girl name. Lillith is primarily a girl name.

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