Illyana vs Lilyth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Illyana

Girl #5,147 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Greek via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,147
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illa, Illy, Yana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lilyth

Girl #5,006 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night creature, storm demon"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,006
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Illyana Rank #5,147
Lilyth Rank #5,006

Lilyth is more popular, ranked #5006 vs #5147 for Illyana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Illyana ___

  • Illyana Rose
  • Illyana Grace
  • Illyana Marie
  • Illyana Sofia
  • Illyana Kate

Lilyth ___

  • Lilyth Rose
  • Lilyth Grace
  • Lilyth Dawn
  • Lilyth Faye
  • Lilyth Elara
  • Lilyth Moon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Illyana

Alexei Natasha Sasha Katya Nikolai

If you choose Lilyth

Raven Iris Sage Luna Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illyana or Lilyth more popular?

Lilyth is more popular, ranked #5006 compared to Illyana at #5147 in the United States.

What do Illyana and Lilyth mean?

Illyana means "bright, radiant" (Greek via Slavic origin). Lilyth means "night creature, storm demon" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Illyana and Lilyth boy or girl names?

Illyana is primarily a girl name. Lilyth is primarily a girl name.

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