Lilah

Rank 218th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lilah was 218th most popular baby name for girls and 486th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,356 babies were named Lilah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,481 babies in the United States were named Lilah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lilah is around 10 to 11 years old.

The name "Lilah" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Lilah include Lily and Lil.

Lilah Meaning & Origin

Lilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "night" and often associated with beauty, mystery, and calmness.

The name Lilah is described as expressive, delightful and whimsical.

Pronunciation

Lilah is pronounced lai-luh in English. The name Lilah has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lilah

  • In the TV series "Angel", the character named Lilah Morgan is a lawyer who works for the evil law firm Wolfram & Hart.

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Geography

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