Lilah Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Lilah Overview

Meaning

Night, delicate

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic, Hebrew

Etymology

With roots in Arabic and Hebrew, derived from “Leila” or “Laila,” meaning “night,” highlighting its connection to the serene beauty of the nighttime.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪlə/

Popularity

Lilah is cherished in English-speaking countries and has gained traction in recent years. In 2023, Lilah ranked #270 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cute, Popular

Associated Traits

Graceful, delicate, serene

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the beauty and mystery of the night, carrying cultural significance in Arabic and Persian literature.
A Deep Dive

Lilah Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Lyla, Laila, Lila, Leila, Layla, Liliana, Lilia, Leela

Common Nicknames

Lilo, Lillie, Lally, Li, Lee, Lala, Lil, Lily

Diminutives

Lili, Lils, Lilou

Famous People

  • Lilah Parsons
    (British TV Host)
  • Lilah Richcreek
    (American Actress)
  • Lilah Sturges
    (American Writer)
  • Lilah Mohamed
    (Somali-American Athlete)
  • Lilah Ramzi
    (American Fashion Journalist)
  • Lilah Obando
    (Costa Rican Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lilah Morgan
    ("Angel," TV Series)
  • "Lilah"
    (Song by Don Henley)
  • Lilah Bloom
    ("The Last Days of Disco," Film)
  • "Lilah"
    (Novel by Marek Halter)
  • Lilah
    ("Supernatural," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Lilah?

Meaning “night” or “dark beauty,” Lilah is a name that often brings to mind a mysterious and elegant person, with a tranquil and captivating demeanor.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lilah?

With roots in Arabic and Hebrew, Lilah is derived from “Leila” or “Laila,” meaning “night.” This etymology highlights its connection to the serene beauty of the nighttime.

Lilah Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lilah in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2442021#2192022#1982023
Top 3 Rankings#1982023#2192022#2402020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lilah

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023198
(+21 from 2022)
1493
(+132 from 2022)
0.08535
2022219
(+25 from 2021)
1361
(+113 from 2021)
0.07590
2021244
(-4 from 2020)
1248
(-7 from 2020)
0.06966
2020240
(+47 from 2019)
1255
(+102 from 2019)
0.07100
2019287
No change from 2018
1153
(-2 from 2018)
0.06284
2018287
(-15 from 2017)
1155
(-22 from 2017)
0.06211
2017272
(+27 from 2016)
1177
(+86 from 2016)
0.06230
2016299
(+15 from 2015)
1091
(+59 from 2015)
0.05636
2015314
(+2 from 2014)
1032
(-19 from 2014)
0.05290
2014316
(-12 from 2013)
1051
(+2 from 2013)
0.05372
2013304
(+6 from 2012)
1049
(+17 from 2012)
0.05442
2012310
(-4 from 2011)
1032
(-13 from 2011)
0.05321
2011306
(+29 from 2010)
1045
(+81 from 2010)
0.05393
2010335
(+31 from 2009)
964
(+80 from 2009)
0.04917
2009366
(+50 from 2008)
884
(+110 from 2008)
0.04365
2008416
(+155 from 2007)
774
(+249 from 2007)
0.03716
2007571
(+293 from 2006)
525
(+217 from 2006)
0.02481
2006864
(+203 from 2005)
308
(+85 from 2005)
0.01473
20051067
(+211 from 2004)
223
(+56 from 2004)
0.01099
20041278
(+6 from 2003)
167
(+5 from 2003)
0.00828
20031284
(+148 from 2002)
162
(+29 from 2002)
0.00807
20021432
(+267 from 2001)
133
(+27 from 2001)
0.00673
20011699
(+170 from 2000)
106
(+15 from 2000)
0.00535
20001869
(+313 from 1999)
91
(+22 from 1999)
0.00456
19992182
(+616 from 1998)
69
(+22 from 1998)
0.00354
19982798
(+918 from 1997)
47
(+17 from 1997)
0.00242
19973716
(-567 from 1996)
30
(-7 from 1996)
0.00157
19963149
(+2808 from 1995)
37
(+22 from 1995)
0.00193
19955957
(+27 from 1994)
15
No change from 1994
0.00078
19945984
(-779 from 1993)
15
(-3 from 1993)
0.00077
19935205
(+1856 from 1992)
18
(+6 from 1992)
0.00091
19927061
(+369 from 1991)
12
(+1 from 1991)
0.00060
19917430
(-2143 from 1990)
11
(-6 from 1990)
0.00054
19905287
(+1245 from 1989)
17
(+5 from 1989)
0.00083
19896532
(-256 from 1988)
12
No change from 1988
0.00060
19886276
(-1800 from 1987)
12
(-6 from 1987)
0.00062
19874476
(-290 from 1986)
18
(-1 from 1986)
0.00096
19864186
(+96 from 1985)
19
(+1 from 1985)
0.00103
19854282
(+2009 from 1984)
18
(+8 from 1984)
0.00097
19846291
(-2006 from 1983)
10
(-7 from 1983)
0.00055
19834285
(+62 from 1982)
17
No change from 1982
0.00095
19824347
(+614 from 1981)
17
(+3 from 1981)
0.00094
19814961
(+583 from 1980)
14
(+2 from 1980)
0.00078
19805544
(-117 from 1979)
12
No change from 1979
0.00067
19795427
(-2330 from 1978)
12
(-13 from 1978)
0.00070
19783097
(+1843 from 1977)
25
(+12 from 1977)
0.00152
19774940
(-1128 from 1976)
13
(-4 from 1976)
0.00079
19763812
(+780 from 1975)
17
(+4 from 1975)
0.00108
19754592
(+768 from 1974)
13
(+3 from 1974)
0.00083
19745360
(-492 from 1973)
10
(-1 from 1973)
0.00064
19734868
(+1689 from 1972)
11
(+4 from 1972)
0.00071
19726557
(+1763 from 1971)
7
(+2 from 1971)
0.00043
19718320
(-2503 from 1970)
5
(-3 from 1970)
0.00029
19705817
(+157 from 1969)
8
(+1 from 1969)
0.00044
19695974
(-829 from 1968)
7
(-1 from 1968)
0.00040
19685145
(+1657 from 1967)
8
(+3 from 1967)
0.00047
19676802
(-1516 from 1965)
5
(-2 from 1965)
0.00029
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19655286
(-1951 from 1963)
7
(-8 from 1963)
0.00038
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19633335
(+673 from 1962)
15
(+4 from 1962)
0.00075
19624008
(+1302 from 1961)
11
(+4 from 1961)
0.00054
19615310
(+257 from 1959)
7
(+1 from 1959)
0.00034
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19595567
(-678 from 1958)
6
(-1 from 1958)
0.00029
19584889
(-958 from 1957)
7
(-3 from 1957)
0.00034
19573931
(+229 from 1956)
10
(+1 from 1956)
0.00048
19564160
(+1668 from 1955)
9
(+4 from 1955)
0.00044
19555828
(-1551 from 1954)
5
(-3 from 1954)
0.00025
19544277
(-590 from 1953)
8
(-2 from 1953)
0.00040
19533687
(+109 from 1952)
10
(+1 from 1952)
0.00052
19523796
(-315 from 1951)
9
(-1 from 1951)
0.00047
19513481
(+754 from 1949)
10
(+3 from 1949)
0.00054
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19494235
(-885 from 1948)
7
(-3 from 1948)
0.00040
19483350
(+97 from 1947)
10
No change from 1947
0.00057
19473447
(+547 from 1946)
10
(+3 from 1946)
0.00055
19463994
(-607 from 1945)
7
(-1 from 1945)
0.00043
19453387
(-248 from 1944)
8
(-1 from 1944)
0.00059
19443139
(+110 from 1943)
9
No change from 1943
0.00066
19433249
(-432 from 1942)
9
(-2 from 1942)
0.00063
19422817
(-1067 from 1941)
11
(-10 from 1941)
0.00079
19411750
(+987 from 1940)
21
(+11 from 1940)
0.00169
19402737
(-146 from 1939)
10
(-1 from 1939)
0.00085
19392591
(-888 from 1938)
11
(-10 from 1938)
0.00097
19381703
(+614 from 1937)
21
(+8 from 1937)
0.00184
19372317
(+69 from 1936)
13
(+1 from 1936)
0.00118
19362386
(+189 from 1935)
12
(+1 from 1935)
0.00111
19352575
(-389 from 1934)
11
(-3 from 1934)
0.00101
19342186
(+218 from 1933)
14
(+2 from 1933)
0.00129
19332404
(+426 from 1932)
12
(+2 from 1932)
0.00115
19322830
(-725 from 1931)
10
(-5 from 1931)
0.00090
19312105
(-606 from 1930)
15
(-12 from 1930)
0.00136
19301499
(+267 from 1929)
27
(+6 from 1929)
0.00231
19291766
(-28 from 1928)
21
(-2 from 1928)
0.00181
19281738
(+90 from 1927)
23
(+1 from 1927)
0.00192
19271828
(-161 from 1926)
22
(-3 from 1926)
0.00178
19261667
(-320 from 1925)
25
(-10 from 1925)
0.00203
19251347
(+265 from 1924)
35
(+7 from 1924)
0.00277
19241612
(+60 from 1923)
28
(+3 from 1923)
0.00216
19231672
(-164 from 1922)
25
(-5 from 1922)
0.00200
19221508
(-303 from 1921)
30
(-11 from 1921)
0.00240
19211205
(+144 from 1920)
41
(+7 from 1920)
0.00320
19201349
(+44 from 1919)
34
(+3 from 1919)
0.00273
19191393
(+412 from 1918)
31
(+10 from 1918)
0.00264
19181805
(-586 from 1917)
21
(-14 from 1917)
0.00175
19171219
(-72 from 1916)
35
(-3 from 1916)
0.00311
19161147
(+192 from 1915)
38
(+10 from 1915)
0.00350
19151339
(-241 from 1914)
28
(-2 from 1914)
0.00273
19141098
(-117 from 1913)
30
No change from 1913
0.00377
1913981
(+559 from 1912)
30
(+17 from 1912)
0.00458
19121540
(-369 from 1911)
13
(-2 from 1911)
0.00222
19111171
(+96 from 1910)
15
(+2 from 1910)
0.00340
19101267
(-115 from 1909)
13
No change from 1909
0.00310
19091152
(+51 from 1908)
13
(+1 from 1908)
0.00353
19081203
(-61 from 1907)
12
No change from 1907
0.00338
19071142
(+179 from 1906)
12
(+3 from 1906)
0.00356
19061321
(-228 from 1905)
9
(-3 from 1905)
0.00287
19051093
(+393 from 1904)
12
(+5 from 1904)
0.00387
19041486
(-555 from 1903)
7
(-7 from 1903)
0.00239
1903931
(+202 from 1902)
14
(+4 from 1902)
0.00503
19021133
(-410 from 1901)
10
(-10 from 1901)
0.00357
1901723
(+448 from 1900)
20
(+9 from 1900)
0.00787
19001171
(-380 from 1899)
11
(-6 from 1899)
0.00346
1899791
(+95 from 1898)
17
(+2 from 1898)
0.00687
1898886
(+45 from 1897)
15
(+3 from 1897)
0.00547
1897931
(+485 from 1896)
12
(+6 from 1896)
0.00483
18961416
(-670 from 1895)
6
(-12 from 1895)
0.00238
1895746
(-2 from 1894)
18
(+2 from 1894)
0.00728
1894744
(+121 from 1893)
16
(+4 from 1893)
0.00678
1893865
(+43 from 1892)
12
(+1 from 1892)
0.00533
1892908
(-69 from 1891)
11
No change from 1891
0.00489
1891839
(+260 from 1890)
11
(+4 from 1890)
0.00560
18901099
(-74 from 1889)
7
No change from 1889
0.00347
18891025
(+122 from 1887)
7
(+2 from 1887)
0.00370
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18871147
(-319 from 1886)
5
(-3 from 1886)
0.00322
1886828
(+219 from 1885)
8
(+3 from 1885)
0.00520
18851047
(-196 from 1884)
5
(-2 from 1884)
0.00352
1884851
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00509
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Lilah

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2632021#2602022#2282023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2912021#3672022#2252023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3392021#2532022#2212023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2452021#2142022#2912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2082021#1632022#1752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2252021#1472022#2262023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1752021#2932022#2192023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1842021#1672022#2542023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2502021#1652022#1512023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2382021#2752022#1622023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4282021#2452022#2142023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2242021#2372022#1472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1852021#1262022#2262023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2052021#1722022#2142023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2852021#3772022#1922023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2322021#2292022#1962023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2622021#2772022#1202023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2032021#1902022#1792023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1842021#2462022#2052023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2692021#5302022#3142023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2312021#1862022#1972023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1692021#1352022#2462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2842021#1892022#1212023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3322021#1902022#2822023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2602021#2242022#1392023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4552021#4212022#3212023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3262021#2072022#2062023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3852021#2012022#1802023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3132021#2462022#1902023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3042021#1862022#1202023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3512021#3502022#1562023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2602021#2682022#1752023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2522021#3572022#1802023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5852021#1822022#1852023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1242021#1642022#442023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3252021#1932022#3772023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2942021#1572022#1752023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1932021#1222022#1292023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2082021#2092022#2632023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2182021#1582022#1872023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1832021#2052022#2102023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#962020#1522021#1192023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2842015#2512018#2112022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1762018#1732019#2172023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1792015#2092021#2022022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1762012#2132018#2232021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1342020#1562021#2122023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1142022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1762012

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1152015

Popularity Rankings for Lilah in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2452021#1082022#932023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1522021#1752022#1102023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2422021#2222022#1482023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2322021#1562022#1992023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2172019#1952020#1712021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2182021#2722022#3632023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lilah a Name for Boys or Girls?

Lilah is considered a female name, popular for its elegant and lyrical qualities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lilah

Lilah in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lilah Parsons (TV Host, born 1988): A British television presenter and model who has worked with various major networks and brands.
  • Lilah Richcreek (Actress, born 1989): An American actress known for her roles in TV series and movies.
  • Lilah Sturges (Writer, born 1970): An American author and comic book writer recognized for her contributions to various comic book series.
  • Lilah Mohamed (Athlete, born 1990): A Somali-American athlete who has competed in international track and field events.
  • Lilah Ramzi (Journalist, born 1987): An American fashion journalist and editor known for her work with major fashion publications.
  • Lilah Obando (Model, born 1995): A Costa Rican model featured in numerous fashion campaigns and magazines.
  • Lilah Hegnauer (Poet, born 1974): An American poet whose work has been published in various literary journals and anthologies.
  • Lilah Smith (Artist, 1960–2015): An American visual artist celebrated for her abstract and contemporary artworks.
  • Lilah Morgan ("Angel," 1999 TV Series): A ruthless lawyer at the evil law firm Wolfram & Hart who frequently clashes with Angel.
  • "Lilah" (Song by Don Henley, 2000): A poignant song that tells the story of a woman's struggles and resilience.
  • Lilah Bloom ("The Last Days of Disco," 1998 Film): A sophisticated young woman navigating the New York disco scene of the early '80s.
  • "Lilah" (Novel by Marek Halter, 2005): Follows the story of Lilah, a strong and independent woman in ancient times, as she fights for her people.
  • Lilah ("Supernatural," 2005 TV Series): A powerful demon who poses significant threats to the protagonists.
  • Lilah Wallace ("Eli Stone," 2008 TV Series): A successful and sharp-witted lawyer who often provides critical support to Eli Stone.
  • "Lilah's Guide to Hoyle" (2014 Film): A mystery thriller revolving around a woman named Lilah and a deck of cards with mystical properties.
  • Lilah ("The Cabin in the Woods," 2012 Film): A character involved in the dark and twisted events of a seemingly innocent cabin retreat.
  • Lilah Park (California, USA): A community park in San Bernardino featuring playgrounds and sports facilities.
  • Lilah Creek (Victoria, Australia): A small creek flowing through the Victorian countryside, popular for its serene environment.
  • Lilah Elementary School (Texas, USA): An educational institution located in Austin, serving the local community.
  • Lilah's Lagoon (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque lagoon in the Whitsunday region, offering stunning natural beauty.
  • Lilah Community Center (Ontario, Canada): A hub for social and recreational activities in Toronto, offering a variety of programs and events.
  • Lilah's Peak (New South Wales, Australia): A notable summit in the Blue Mountains, popular among hikers and climbers.
  • Lilah Springs (Nevada, USA): A natural spring located in the Mojave Desert, providing a vital water source in the arid region.

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