Lilah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lilah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lilah?
Lilah is spelled L-I-L-A-H. The name has 5 letters.
Lilah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lilah is considered a variant spelling of Lila, a name associated with the Arabic word meaning “night.”
- Origin
- Lilah is commonly regarded as a variant spelling of Lila, which is linked to Arabic origins meaning “night.”
- Pronunciation
- LIE-luh · 2 syllables
Lilah Popularity in 2025
Rank#179
Recorded Births1,736
- Girls usage held steady at #179 and recorded 46 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lilah Mean?
Lilah is considered a variant spelling of Lila, a name associated with the Arabic word meaning “night.”
Origin: Lilah is commonly regarded as a variant spelling of Lila, which is linked to Arabic origins meaning “night.”
How Do You Pronounce Lilah?
PronunciationLIE-luh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lilah?
- History
- The name Lilah is used in modern contexts and is connected through variations to established names with Arabic roots.
Lilah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,736 | #179 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,690 | #179 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,503 | #198 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,364 | #219 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,250 | #244 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,258 | #240 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,153 | #287 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,155 | #287 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,177 | #272 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,093 | #299 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,032 | #314 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,051 | #316 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,049 | #304 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,032 | #310 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,046 | #306 |
| 2010 | Girls | 964 | #336 |
| 2009 | Girls | 885 | #366 |
| 2008 | Girls | 774 | #416 |
| 2007 | Girls | 525 | #571 |
| 2006 | Girls | 308 | #864 |
| 2005 | Girls | 223 | #1,067 |
| 2004 | Girls | 167 | #1,278 |
| 2003 | Girls | 162 | #1,284 |
| 2002 | Girls | 133 | #1,432 |
When Was Lilah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,736 recorded births
National rank #179
2024 · Girls
1,690 recorded births
National rank #179
2023 · Girls
1,503 recorded births
National rank #198
2022 · Girls
1,364 recorded births
National rank #219
Where Lilah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #57 | 7 |
| WV | #83 | 17 |
| OK | #91 | 38 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| MT | #105 | 9 |
| KY | #109 | 39 |
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| TN | #122 | 60 |