Lilah
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Night, dark beauty
Origin: Arabic/Hebrew (variant)
Popularity: Ranked #179 in 2025 with 1,736 babies born.
History: Lilah surged in the 2010s-2020s as a variant of Lila/Delilah that clarifies pronunciation. The name carries both Hebrew meaning ('night/dark beauty') and the association with lilac flowers. Lilah represents American parents who want something softer than Lila but less elaborate than Delilah — a Goldilocks name that's just right. The H-ending adds a gentle breath to the name's final syllable.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Lilah? About 1 in 1,917 babies born in 2025 were named Lilah, or roughly 4.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lilah
What does the name Lilah mean?
Lilah means “Night, dark beauty” from Arabic/Hebrew (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lilah?
Lilah has Arabic/Hebrew (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Night, dark beauty”.
How popular is Lilah?
Lilah ranked #179 in 2025 — given to 1,736 babies that year.
When was Lilah most popular?
Lilah peaked in 2025 with 1,736 babies registered that year.
Is Lilah a boy or girl name?
Lilah is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lilahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Lilah rising or falling in popularity?
Lilah has risen 61 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #240 in 2020 to #179 in 2025.
How long has Lilah been recorded?
Lilah appears in birth records across 137 years — from 1884 through 2025.