Girl Name
Ilah
Ilah is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Ilah is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ilah often also consider Illa.
Ilah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ilah has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ilah as I·L·A·H, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ilah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ilah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ilaha, Ilahe, Ilahy.
- Nicknames: Ilah works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Ilah with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Ilah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Illa, Ila, Iola, Iyla, Ivah — full picks on the sibling names for Ilah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ilah? Browse our names like Ilah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ilah
What does the name Ilah mean?
Ilah has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ilah?
The exact origin of Ilah is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ilah?
Ilah has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ilah a boy's or girl's name?
Ilah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ilah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ilah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ilah?
Names that share Ilah's sound and style include Illa, Ila, Iola, Iyla, Ivah.
What middle names pair well with Ilah?
Good middle-name fits for Ilah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ilah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ilah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ilah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ilah share its rhythm without rhyming — Illa, Ila, Iola all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.