Lilah Girl

Popularity: #172 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-lah /ˈliːlə/

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: night; Arabic: delicate

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lilah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "lailah," which means "night." This etymology reflects a poetic and symbolic connection to the night, often associated with beauty and mystery. The name entered the English language through various translations of Hebrew texts, particularly during the medieval period when Hebrew names were adopted into Christian contexts.

The transition from Hebrew to English was facilitated by the Latin translations of the Bible, where the name was sometimes rendered as "Lila" or "Lilah," maintaining its original phonetic essence. Historically, the name Lilah has been linked to various cultural and religious narratives.

In Jewish tradition, the night is often seen as a time of reflection and spirituality, which may have contributed to the name's appeal. While there are no specific biblical figures named Lilah, the name's association with night evokes themes found in biblical poetry and literature, such as the Song of Solomon, which celebrates love and beauty in the context of the night.

The name has also appeared in various literary works throughout history, reinforcing its cultural resonance. In addition to its linguistic and historical significance, Lilah carries symbolic weight in various cultures.

The night is often associated with femininity, intuition, and the subconscious, attributes that may enhance the name's allure. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Lila, which have been used in different cultures, further enriching its legacy.

Overall, Lilah embodies a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural symbolism, making it a name with deep historical roots and enduring significance.

Famous people named Lilah

In this section, you will find notable people named Lilah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lilah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lilah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lilah Parsons is a television presenter and model best known for her work on MTV and as a host for various music festivals.

Lilah Sturges is a comic book writer best known for her work on Lumberjanes and the graphic novel The Other Side.

Fictional characters named Lilah

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Lilah is a fictional character from the TV series Angel. She is a cunning and manipulative lawyer who works for Wolfram & Hart, often serving as an antagonist to the main characters.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lilah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LilaLaylaLeilaLunaLanaLydia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lilah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MilaNinaZaraTaliaSienaCeliaRinaKira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lilah was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Lilah has ranked as high as #393 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Lilah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lilah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lilah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lilah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 1,736 1,736
2024 1,690 1,690
2023 1,503 1,503
2022 1,364 1,364
2021 1,250 1,250
2020 1,258 1,258
2019 1,153 1,153
2018 1,155 1,155
2017 1,177 1,177
2016 1,093 1,093
2015 1,032 1,032
2014 1,051 1,051
2013 1,049 1,049
2012 1,032 1,032
2011 1,046 1,046
2010 964 964
2009 885 885
2008 774 774
2007 525 525
2006 308 308
2005 223 223
2004 167 167
2003 162 162
2002 133 133
2001 106 106
2000 91 91
1999 69 69
1998 47 47
1997 30 30
1996 37 37
1995 15 15
1994 15 15
1993 18 18
1992 12 12
1991 11 11
1990 17 17
1989 12 12
1988 12 12
1987 18 18
1986 18 18
1985 18 18
1984 10 10
1983 17 17
1982 17 17
1981 14 14
1980 12 12
1979 12 12
1978 25 25
1977 13 13
1976 17 17
1975 13 13
1974 10 10
1973 11 11
1972 7 7
1971 5 5
1970 8 8
1969 7 7
1968 8 8
1967 5 5
1965 7 7
1963 15 15
1962 11 11
1961 7 7
1959 6 6
1958 7 7
1957 10 10
1956 9 9
1955 5 5
1954 8 8
1953 10 10
1952 9 9
1951 10 10
1949 7 7
1948 10 10
1947 10 10
1946 7 7
1945 8 8
1944 9 9
1943 9 9
1942 11 11
1941 21 21
1940 10 10
1939 11 11
1938 21 21
1937 13 13
1936 12 12
1935 11 11
1934 14 14
1933 12 12
1932 10 10
1931 15 15
1930 27 27
1929 21 21
1928 23 23
1927 22 22
1926 25 25
1925 35 35
1924 28 28
1923 25 25
1922 30 30
1921 41 41
1920 34 34
1919 31 31
1918 21 21
1917 35 35
1916 38 38
1915 28 28
1914 30 30
1913 30 30
1912 13 13
1911 15 15
1910 13 13
1909 13 13
1908 12 12
1907 12 12
1906 9 9
1905 12 12
1904 7 7
1903 14 14
1902 10 10
1901 20 20
1900 11 11
1899 17 17
1898 15 15
1897 12 12
1896 6 6
1895 18 18
1894 16 16
1893 12 12
1892 11 11
1891 11 11
1890 7 7
1889 7 7
1887 5 5
1886 8 8
1885 5 5
1884 7 7

Top States for Lilah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 173
10%
CA 159
10%
FL 87
5%
NY 80
5%
PA 70
4%
OH 63
4%
GA 56
3%
NC 56
3%
TN 53
3%
MI 51
3%
IL 50
3%
IN 50
3%
WA 44
3%
WI 44
3%
NJ 44
3%
VA 41
2%
AZ 40
2%
MA 37
2%
CO 36
2%
MN 36
2%
MO 29
2%
UT 27
2%
AL 25
1%
LA 24
1%
MD 24
1%
OK 21
1%
OR 21
1%
SC 20
1%
KY 20
1%
CT 19
1%
IA 16
1%
KS 16
1%
AR 15
1%
WV 14
1%
NV 14
1%
NM 13
1%
ID 12
1%
NH 11
1%
ND 9
1%
NE 9
1%
ME 8
0%
RI 8
0%
MS 8
0%
DC 7
0%
AK 6
0%
MT 5
0%