Lilith vs Samara

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
Samara Rank #309

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 vs #309 for Samara.

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

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Samara more popular?

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Samara mean?

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

Are Lilith and Samara boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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