Lilith is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #749 in 2019 with 51 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 120 births ranking #357. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 537.5%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 5,491 girls born was named Lilith. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lilith is a striking ancient name often associated with the night. It feels dramatic, literary, and distinctive.
The name appears in ancient Near Eastern and later Jewish tradition, where it took on strong mythic associations. In modern use, many parents choose it for its bold sound and darkly elegant style rather than for a simple conventional history.