Lilith vs Thea

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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Thea

Girl #348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#348
Total SSA Count
893
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Thea Rank #348

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 vs #348 for Thea.

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

Thea ___

  • Thea Rose
  • Thea Marie
  • Thea Jane
  • Thea Claire
  • Thea Mae
  • Thea Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Thea

Archer Liam Callum Iris Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Thea more popular?

Lilith is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Thea at #348 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Thea mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Lilith and Thea boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Thea is primarily a girl name.

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