Lylah Girl

Popularity: #464 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLY-lah / ˈlaɪ.lə

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: night; Hebrew: God is my light

Historical & Cultural Background

Lylah is a variant of the name Layla, which has Arabic roots and is often associated with the beauty of the night. In Hebrew, it is connected to the concept of divine light. The name has gained popularity in various cultures and is often chosen for its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Lylah has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

LaylaLenaLyraMilaNylaKylaIsla

Variants

  • Laila
  • Layla
  • Leila

International Variants

  • Leila (Arabic)
  • Laila (Arabic)
  • Léila (French)

Famous people named Lylah

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Fictional characters named Lylah

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Sibling Suggestions

LilaMayaZaraNinaSophieElla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lylah was first seen in the United States in 1916. Lylah has ranked as high as #833 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Lylah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lylah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 73
14%
CA 40
8%
FL 31
6%
PA 23
5%
OH 21
4%
MO 19
4%
IL 18
4%
NC 17
3%
KY 17
3%
NY 17
3%
GA 16
3%
AZ 16
3%
IN 15
3%
WA 15
3%
NJ 14
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19166
19196
192010
19235
19286
19295
19335
19725
199813
199917
200019
200123
200227
200332
200438
200548
200686
2007153
2008197
2009341
2010359
2011445
2012450
2013440
2014469
2015453
2016418
2017460
2018469
2019461
2020489
2021522
2022512
2023493
2024555