Jessa vs Lillith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessa

Girl #2,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,040
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie

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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

Jessa Rank #2,040
Lillith Rank #2,224

Jessa is more popular, ranked #2040 vs #2224 for Lillith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jessa ___

  • Jessa Rose
  • Jessa Mae
  • Jessa Lynn
  • Jessa Grace
  • Jessa Claire
  • Jessa Beth

Lillith ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Tessa Cora Eliza Finn Declan

If you choose Lillith

Morrigan Luna Astrid Raven Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jessa or Lillith more popular?

Jessa is more popular, ranked #2040 compared to Lillith at #2224 in the United States.

What do Jessa and Lillith mean?

Jessa means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Lillith means "of the night, night creature" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Jessa and Lillith boy or girl names?

Jessa is primarily a girl name. Lillith is primarily a girl name.

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