Lilah
l(i)-lah
US Popularity:487
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Delicate; Night
Lilah is a feminine name of Arabic and Hebrew origin, meaning "delicate," and "night." In Hebrew, Lilah comes from the root name Delilah which means "delicate," whereas, in Arabic, it is derived from the name Leila or Layla, meaning "night." Lilah is a soft, melodic name that would be well suited to a baby born during the night.
Lilah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lilah is currently #338 on The Bump
Girl:Lilah is currently #145 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lilah is currently #487 in U.S. births
Girl:Lilah is currently #165 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#487
in 2022
+ 45
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Lilah, February 2019
Behind the Name, Leila, April 2022
Behind the Name, Layla, December 2019
Online Etymology Dictionary, Delilah, August 2023
Quranic Names, Laila, A Quranic Name for Girls
Online Etymology Dictionary, Leila
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