Lilah is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #244 in 2021 with 1,250 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,736 births ranking #179. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,278.4%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,312 girls born was named Lilah. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Lilah is a graceful spelling variant in a name family that can draw from more than one tradition. It is often linked either to the Arabic-rooted 'night' family or to the Sanskrit-rooted Lila.
The final h gives Lilah a slightly more antique, literary look while keeping the same gentle sound. It has risen as parents seek familiar names with a little extra visual character.