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At a Glance: Name: Lilith – Meaning: linked to Lilitu, an ancient Mesopotamian night/storm demon – Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian (disputed) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LIL-ith
Lilith is pronounced LIL-ith, and it has a bold, storybook feel that reads as strikingly modern today. Its roots trace back to Lilitu, an ancient Mesopotamian night and storm demon, with a Hebrew and Akkadian background that scholars still debate. You may have come across the idea that Lilith simply means 'of the night' or 'night monster' — that's a simplification; the name's more precise thread runs to Lilitu, and a direct tie to the Hebrew word for night isn't firmly established.
Meaning & Origin of Lilith
Meaning: Linked to lilitu, an ancient mesopotamian night/storm demon.
Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian (disputed).
A common claim: Lilith is commonly said to simply mean 'of the night' or 'night monster.' Actually: This is a simplification; scholars trace Lilith's name more specifically to Lilitu, a class of ancient Mesopotamian storm/night demons, with a direct link to the Hebrew word for 'night' considered uncertain rather than established.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lilith
Phonetic: LIL-ith IPA: /ˈlɪlɪθ/
Popularity of Lilith
Lilith reached its highest point in 2023, ranking #232 with 1,298 babies given the name — by 2024 it eased slightly to #256 with 1,240.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lilith mean?
Linked to lilitu, an ancient mesopotamian night/storm demon. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lilith)
How do you pronounce Lilith?
Lilith is pronounced LIL-ith (IPA: /ˈlɪlɪθ/).
Is Lilith a popular name right now?
Lilith is near its all-time peak (#232 in 2023), ranked #256 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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