Find out how popular the first name Lilit has been for the last 35 years (from 1990 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lilit by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Lilit is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 13 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lilit.

The history of the first name Lilit

The name Lilit has its origins in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, specifically in the Babylonian and Assyrian cultures dating back to around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "lil," meaning "air" or "wind." The name was associated with a female demon or spirit known as Lilith, who was believed to prey on pregnant women and newborn infants.

In Jewish folklore, Lilith is depicted as Adam's first wife before Eve, created from the same earth as Adam. She refused to submit to Adam and was subsequently banished from the Garden of Eden. This legend is found in the Alphabet of Ben Sira, a medieval Jewish text from the 8th or 9th century AD.

The name Lilit appears in various ancient texts, including the Babylonian Talmud and the Dead Sea Scrolls, where it is associated with nocturnal demons and spirits. In some interpretations, Lilith is portrayed as a powerful and independent figure, while in others, she is seen as a dangerous and seductive temptress.

One of the earliest known references to the name Lilit can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem from around 2100 BC. In this epic, Lilit is mentioned as a demon who haunts the wilderness.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Lilit, including:

1. Lilit Gevorgyan (born 1978), an Armenian singer and actress.
2. Lilit Hovhannisyan (born 1997), an Armenian chess player and Woman Grandmaster.
3. Lilit Makunts (born 1969), a Russian-Armenian singer and actress.
4. Lilit Galstyan (born 1992), an Armenian singer and songwriter.
5. Lilit Ter-Petrosyan (born 1976), an Armenian chess player and Woman Grandmaster.

It is worth noting that the name Lilit has been more commonly used in Armenian and Eastern European cultures, likely due to its historical and mythological roots in the region. However, it has also gained popularity in recent years as a unique and enigmatic name choice in other parts of the world.

Data source

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