Lilah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Lilah means 'night' and is of Arabic origin.
Meaning of the Name Lilah
Lilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'laylah', which means 'night'. In some cultures, Lilah symbolizes the darkness and mystery of the night. The name Lilah is also associated with beauty, grace, and elegance. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its melodic sound and exotic appeal.
Popularity of the Name Lilah
The popularity for the name Lilah peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 1,356 births, which ranked number 470 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Lilah had the most female births in 2022 with 1,356, which ranked number 218 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lilah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,032 births to 1,356 births, an increase of 31.40%. Among females, Lilah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,032 births to 1,356 births, an increase of 31.40%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lilah
- 20 Year Trend of Lilah: 919.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Lilah: 31.40%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lilah: 31.40%
Popularity of Lilah by State
Among females, Lilah was most popular in Southeastern states with 363 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 130 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lilah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 199 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 223 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 130 | 260 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 183 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 182 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 170 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 86 | 212 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 246 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 256 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 189 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 284 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 229 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 181 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 132 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 181 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 162 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 402 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 155 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 165 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 270 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 182 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 184 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 267 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 200 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 119 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 512 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 140 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 186 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 67 | 249 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 64 | 163 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 215 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 74 | 146 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 193 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 105 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 243 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 95 | 364 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 240 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 377 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 169 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 128 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 147 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lilah
- Total Births of Lilah: 1394 (2.77%)
- Female Births of Lilah: 1394 (2.77%)
Given the upward trend of Lilah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.77% increase in total births, for a total of 1,394 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lilah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,394 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.77%.