Lilith vs Samantha

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
Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Samantha mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilith and Samantha boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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