Lilith vs Sage

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

Lilith Rank #256
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 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

Sage ___

  • Sage Olivia
  • Sage Aurora
  • Sage Elise
  • Sage Renee
  • Sage Willow
  • Sage Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Sage mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Lilith and Sage boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Sage is primarily a girl name.

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