Lilah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LIL-uh · 2 syllables
Short form of Delilah; also a variant of Leila.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- LIL-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #179
- US babies a year
- about 1,535 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Lilah?
Lilah was the #179 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,736 babies. It’s rising: up 42% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #179 |
| England & Wales | #195 |
| Scotland | #257 |
| Northern Ireland | #192 |
| Ireland | #189 |
| Canada | #306 |
| Australia | #113 |
How old are people named Lilah?
Half of US adults named Lilah are older than 22; most are between 18 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Lilah
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Questions about Lilah
How do you pronounce Lilah?
Lilah is pronounced LIL-uh.
How popular is the name Lilah?
Lilah was the #179 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,736 babies. It’s rising: up 42% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Lilah?
Half of US adults named Lilah are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 80.