Lilah
Lilah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Night, dark beauty, or delicate.
Origin and history
Lilah is a feminine given name with roots in Arabic and Hebrew, traditionally understood to mean 'night' or 'delicate'. It serves as a modern spelling variation of Leila or Delilah and has seen a notable rise in popularity in the United States since the 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
24,664 babies in the United States have been named Lilah since 1880. It ranks #926 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #200.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 125 |
| 1900-1910 | 120 |
| 1910-1920 | 254 |
| 1920-1930 | 284 |
| 1930-1940 | 146 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 74 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 271 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,374 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,752 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,801 |
Nicknames
Lil, Li, Luu
Fun facts
- Lilah is an alternative spelling of Lila or Leila, gaining distinct popularity in the modern U.S.
- Over one-third of all U.S. baby girls named Lilah since 1880 were born between 2020 and 2025.