Leelah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leelah means 'night' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Leelah
Leelah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'lilah' which means 'night'. The name Leelah signifies beauty, darkness, and mystery. It is often associated with tranquility and a sense of secrecy. Leelah has a poetic and enchanting quality to it.
Popularity of the Name Leelah
The popularity for the name Leelah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 32 births, which ranked number 7,791 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Leelah had the most female births in 2018 with 32, which ranked number 4,347 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Leelah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 20 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among females, Leelah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 20 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leelah
- 10 Year Trend of Leelah: -16.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leelah: -16.67%
Popularity of Leelah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Leelah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Leelah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Leelah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Leelah
- Total Births of Leelah: 20 (-1.81%)
- Female Births of Leelah: 20 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Leelah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leelah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 20 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.