Lilith
Lilith is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “of the night, night monster.” It ranked #277 in the United States in 2025. From Hebrew 'lilit,' derived from 'layil' meaning night.
how do you pronounce Lilith?
LIL-ith
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what does Lilith mean?
The name Lilith means “of the night, night monster.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From Hebrew 'lilit,' derived from 'layil' meaning night. In Jewish folklore, Lilith is portrayed as Adam's first wife who refused subjugation and became a demon. She has become a feminist symbol of independence and defiance.
where does the name Lilith come from?
The Wikipedia source found for Lilith describes the folklore figure but gives no word-root breakdown, so the Hebrew lilit / layil ('night') derivation given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything retrieved here.
the history of Lilith
Per Wikipedia, Lilith is used in reference to the Jewish folklore character said to be Adam's first wife, who disobeyed him, was banished from the Garden of Eden, and became a mythical she-demon — a tale that has inspired modern feminists.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #277 |
| 2024 | #255 |
| 2023 | #232 |
| 2022 | #269 |
| 2021 | #268 |
| 2020 | #316 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Lilith?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Lilith?
- Lilith (Jewish folklore figure)
- Lilith (character in Frasier TV series)
what names are similar to Lilith?
what names go well with Lilith?
Sibling names that share Lilith's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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