The nameLilah
Lilah is a modern girl's name related to Lila and Delilah. It is rising in England and Wales and the United States.
- Girl's name
- Uncertain
Meaning
Lilah can be a short form of Delilah or a variant of Lila, linked to the lilac or to the Sanskrit lila, "play".
Origin
Uncertain, a modern name.
History
Lilah reached 95th place in England and Wales in 2023. In the United States its births have risen every recent year.
Popularity of the name Lilah
Lilah in the United States
Lilah was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 10,750 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Lilah. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lilah in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,411 births a year on average, against 1,122 in the five years before.
Lilah in the United Kingdom
Lilah was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 2,682 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Lilah. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Lilah in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 481 births a year on average, against 241 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lilah
Names from the same generation as Lilah, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilah mean?
Lilah can be a short form of Delilah or a variant of Lila, linked to the lilac or to the Sanskrit lila, "play".
What is the origin of the name Lilah?
Uncertain, a modern name.
Is Lilah a girl's or a boy's name?
Lilah is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lilah?
In 2024, Lilah was the 179th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,685 births.
What are the variants of the name Lilah?
Variants and related names of Lilah include Delilah and Lila.
What are good sibling names for Lilah?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lyla, Myla, Lia and Adelaide for a sister, Sullivan, Muhammad, Romeo and Ronan for a brother.