Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Lilah
Lilah is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Lilah — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Lelah is on your shortlist, Lilah belongs in the same conversation.
Lilah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lilah has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Lilah to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lilah as L·I·L·A·H, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lilah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lilah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lilaha, Lilahe, Lilahy, Lila.
- Nicknames: Lil and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lilah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lilah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lelah, Lylah, Lilly, Lilie, Lily — full picks on the sibling names for Lilah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lilah? Browse our names like Lilah 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 Lilah
What does the name Lilah mean?
Lilah 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 Lilah?
Lilah originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lilah?
Lilah has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lilah a boy's or girl's name?
Lilah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lilah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lilah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lilah?
Names that share Lilah's sound and style include Lelah, Lylah, Lilly, Lilie, Lily.
What middle names pair well with Lilah?
Good middle-name fits for Lilah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lilah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lilah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lilah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilah share its rhythm without rhyming — Lelah, Lylah, Lilly all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.