Xailah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZAY-lah //ˈzeɪ.lə//
Origin: Arabic; English
Meaning: Xailah (Arabic: 'to be exalted'); Xailah (English: 'a variant of Sheila')
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, names that convey exaltation or high status are often favored, reflecting values of honor and respect. The name Xailah may also connect to the English name Sheila, which has Irish roots and means 'blind' or 'heavenly'.
Sheila has been a popular name in English-speaking countries, often associated with strong female figures in literature and media.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Xailah was first seen in the United States in 2022.
Xailah has ranked as high as #11378 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Xailah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Xailah 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 Xailah 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 Xailah.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 17 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Xailah
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