Lelah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAY-lah / ˈleɪ.ləHebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'delicate'; Arabic: 'night'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lelah is a name with roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with delicacy and beauty. In Arabic, it is linked to the concept of night, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage across different cultures. It remains a relatively uncommon name in many regions.
Trend Summary
Lelah has remained a rare name in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leila
- Layla
International Variants
- Leila (Arabic)
- Laila (Arabic)
- Léa (French)
- Laila (Swahili)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lelah was first seen in the United States in 1881. Lelah has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Lelah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lelah (2005)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 18 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1887 | 17 |
| 1888 | 19 |
| 1889 | 24 |
| 1890 | 28 |
| 1891 | 29 |
| 1892 | 30 |
| 1893 | 32 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1895 | 27 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1897 | 33 |
| 1898 | 39 |
| 1899 | 27 |
| 1900 | 33 |
| 1901 | 19 |
| 1902 | 24 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1904 | 26 |
| 1905 | 20 |
| 1906 | 19 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 25 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1913 | 27 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 43 |
| 1916 | 37 |
| 1917 | 43 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 42 |
| 1920 | 35 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 23 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 |