Katherine 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

Katherine Rank #175
Lilith Rank #256

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katherine ___

  • Katherine Elizabeth
  • Katherine Anne
  • Katherine Grace
  • Katherine Marie
  • Katherine Louise
  • Katherine Rose

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 Katherine

William Henry Charlotte Edward Margaret

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katherine or Lilith more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Lilith mean?

Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Katherine and Lilith boy or girl names?

Katherine is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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