Lilith vs Nina

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

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Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

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Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Nina Rank #321

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 vs #321 for Nina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Nina more popular?

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Nina mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin).

Are Lilith and Nina boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Nina is primarily a girl name.

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