Lilith vs Sara

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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Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sadie, Sar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 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

Sara ___

  • Sara Anne
  • Sara Jane
  • Sara Lynn
  • Sara Marie
  • Sara Grace
  • Sara Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Sara mean?

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

Are Lilith and Sara boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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