Find out how popular the first name Lilieth has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lilieth by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Lilieth is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lilieth.

The history of the first name Lilieth

The name Lilieth is believed to have its origins in Hebrew, with possible roots in the words "lili" meaning "night" and "eth" meaning "essence" or "being." This suggests that the name Lilieth may have originally been interpreted as "essence of the night" or a similar poetic meaning related to the nocturnal realm.

One of the earliest known references to a variation of this name can be found in the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish apocryphal text. Here, the name "Lilit" is mentioned as the name of a female demon or night spirit. This association with nocturnal beings and the supernatural realm may have influenced the development and perception of the name Lilieth over time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Lilieth gained some popularity within certain esoteric and occult circles, particularly among those interested in demonology and the study of supernatural entities. It was often used as a variant spelling of the name "Lilith," which had strong associations with Jewish folklore and mystical traditions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lilieth was Lilieth of Aquitaine (c. 1020-1090), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She is notable for commissioning the construction of several monasteries and churches in the region of Aquitaine during the 11th century.

Another notable figure was Lilieth de Montfort (c. 1190-1259), a English noblewoman and crusader. She accompanied her husband, Simon de Montfort, on the Albigensian Crusade in southern France, and played a significant role in the military campaigns and political maneuverings of the time.

In the realm of literature, one of the most famous bearers of the name was Lilieth Falconer (1854-1923), a Scottish author and poet. She is best known for her collection of poetry titled "The Garden of Eden" and her novel "The Mystic Rose," both of which explored themes of spirituality and mysticism.

During the Renaissance period, the name Lilieth was occasionally used by artists and writers, often as a symbolic or allegorical reference to the night or the moon. One such example was the Italian painter Lilieth Vespucci (1470-1542), known for her luminous depictions of nocturnal scenes and celestial bodies.

In more recent centuries, the name Lilieth has remained relatively uncommon, but has continued to be used by individuals drawn to its mystical and esoteric associations. Lilieth Cravadore (1890-1976), an American occultist and writer, was one such individual who embraced the name and its symbolic connections to the supernatural.

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