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Lelah

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Pronounced LEE-luh /ˈliː.lə/Medium

Meaning: A vintage -h spelling of Lela/Leila, from the Arabic/Persian for 'night; dark beauty.' Seen in older U.S. records. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage name: Lelah spells Lela/Leila — 'night; dark beauty' (said 'LEE-luh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, Persian
MeaningA vintage -h spelling of Lela/Leila, from the Arabic/Persian for 'night; dark beauty.' Seen in older U.S. records. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#9825 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lelah is a vintage spelling of Lela/Leila, from the Arabic/Persian for 'night; dark beauty.' It appears in older U.S. records with a soft, antique charm — the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LEE-luh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Lelah is an old-fashioned -h spelling of Lela/Leila (Arabic/Persian, 'night; dark beauty'), seen in early U.S. records; the exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'LEE-luh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Lelah — Lela/Leila vintage spelling; 'night'; routes uncertain

Variations

LelaLeilaLeelah

Nicknames

LeeLulu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lelah mean?

Lelah spells Lela/Leila, Arabic and Persian for 'night; dark beauty.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lelah?

It's said LEE-luh /ˈliː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lelah a boy or girl name?

Lelah is a girl's name.

How popular is Lelah?

Lelah is a rare name in the U.S.

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