Lilit Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Lilit' means 'night monster' or 'screech owl' and is associated with mystery and independence.
Meaning of the Name Lilit
'Lilit' is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'lilith' which means 'night monster' or 'screech owl'. In Hebrew folklore, Lilith is considered to be the first wife of Adam, who left him and became a demon. The name 'Lilit' is often associated with mystery, darkness, and independence.
Popularity of the Name Lilit
The popularity for the name Lilit peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 17 births, which ranked number 12,645 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Lilit had the most female births in 2008 with 17, which ranked number 7,400 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lilit has declined over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%. Among females, Lilit has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 9 births, a decline of -10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lilit
- 20 Year Trend of Lilit: 12.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Lilit: -10.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lilit: -10.00%
Popularity of Lilit by State
Among females, Lilit was most popular in Western states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lilit. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lilit
- Total Births of Lilit: 9 (-1.05%)
- Female Births of Lilit: 9 (-1.05%)
Given the downward trend of Lilit over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lilit have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.05%.