Lilith

Lilith is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,240 girls in the United States.

Lilith at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lilith

Lilith belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lilith first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #232 in 2023, and in 2024 1,240 babies received the name — 12,404 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lilith in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#232 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Lilith in 2024
1,240
Total since 1880
12,404

Lilith in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#357 in 2025
Babies named Lilith in 2025
120
Total since 1996
1,063

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lilith mean?

The meaning of Lilith is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lilith a boy or girl name?

Lilith is a girl name. In 2024, 1,240 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lilith?

Lilith comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lilith?

Lilith first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #232 in 2023, and 1,240 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].