Rising since 2006, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Lilyth since 1999
Babies named Lilyth per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lilyth's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Lilyth is a modern respelling of the ancient name Lilith, which has deep roots in Jewish mythology but no clear etymology. First recorded in the United States in 1999, Lilyth has shown a steady upward trajectory since 2006, though it remains relatively rare, with a 2025 rank of 6,325th and roughly 1 in 89,293 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year to date is 2023, suggesting growing interest in this distinctive spelling. The name's rise fits a broader trend of revived and reinvented mythological names, though Lilyth's top states are not yet concentrated, indicating a scattered but enthusiastic adoption. The editorial highlights that the name's appeal often lies in its melodic sound and mysterious aura, parents drawn to its echo of Lilith while opting for a softer, more floral presentation.
Lilyth is a modern English respelling of Lilith, a name that appears in Jewish mythology as a figure sometimes considered the first wife of Adam. The original Hebrew name Lilith is of uncertain etymology, possibly from the Hebrew word 'lil' meaning 'night.' The spelling Lilyth emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names beginning with 'Lily-' and a fashionable '-th' ending, as seen in names like Samantha or Tabitha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lily, Lil, Lyth
Sibling names for Lilyth
Names that share Lilyth's style, for a brother or sister.
