Lilith vs Olivia

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

Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #256 for Lilith.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Olivia mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lilith and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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