Lelah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining one; light
Origin: Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other)
Popularity: Ranked #9825 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ellie. Shares the meaning 'Bright, shining one; light.'
Similar names: leela, leelah, lael, laela, leala, leeloo, leila, leilah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lelah? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Lelah, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lelah
What does the name Lelah mean?
Lelah means “Bright, shining one; light” from Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lelah?
Lelah has Short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elaine — ultimately from Greek helios (sun) or Germanic alja (other) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining one; light”.
How popular is Lelah?
Lelah ranked #9457 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Lelah most popular?
Lelah peaked in 1915 with 43 babies registered that year.
Is Lelah a boy or girl name?
Lelah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lelahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Lelah rising or falling in popularity?
Lelah has fallen 2488 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6969 in 2020 to #9457 in 2025.
How long has Lelah been recorded?
Lelah appears in birth records across 131 years — from 1881 through 2025.