Lilah 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

Lilah Rank #179
Lilith Rank #256

Lilah is more popular, ranked #179 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilah ___

  • Lilah Rose
  • Lilah Grace
  • Lilah Jane
  • Lilah Mae
  • Lilah Frances
  • Lilah Claire

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 Lilah

Ezra Jonah Elara Violet Silas

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilah or Lilith more popular?

Lilah is more popular, ranked #179 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilah and Lilith mean?

Lilah means "night" (Hebrew origin). Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilah and Lilith boy or girl names?

Lilah is primarily a girl name. Lilith is primarily a girl name.

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