Lilith vs Serena

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

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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

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Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Serena Rank #332

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 vs #332 for Serena.

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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Serena more popular?

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Serena at #332 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Serena mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Lilith and Serena boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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