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Lil

Female

« Lil is a Hebrew name meaning 'night', originating from biblical angel Lilith. »

#24072 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Lil is a name of Hebrew origin and means "night". It was the name of one of the two angels who were sent by God to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah in the Book of Genesis. Lil is also associated with the lily flower, which is often used as a symbol of purity and beauty.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Lil since 1880

Total births
126
Total since 1880
Peak year
1957
14 births
in 1986
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0% →
vs previous 5 years