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Lillah

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Pronounced LY-luh /ˈlaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Lillah reads as a variant spelling of Lilah or Leila, tied to the Arabic Layla ('night') or to the flower name Lilac/Lily; the doubled spelling shifts its route, so it is somewhat uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Lillah is a variant of Lilah or Leila, tied to 'night' (said 'LY-luh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningLillah reads as a variant spelling of Lilah or Leila, tied to the Arabic Layla ('night') or to the flower name Lilac/Lily; the doubled spelling shifts its route, so it is somewhat uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12863 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119222024

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

Lillah reads as a variant of Lilah or Leila, tied to the Arabic Layla ('night') or to floral Lily/Lilac. The spelling shifts its route, so it is somewhat uncertain, which we note. Soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'LY-luh').

It appears only rarely and reads as a gentle, alternate spelling. Rare, soft, and dark-lyrical.

Did you know? Lillah is a variant of Lilah or Leila, often traced to the Arabic Layla ('night') - though the doubled spelling can also read as Lily-adjacent (said 'LY-luh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Lillah — Variant of Lilah/Leila; Arabic Layla 'night'; routes uncertain

Variations

LilahLeilaLila

Nicknames

LilLily

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If you like Lillah…

Lilah— a like spelling of the same name
Leila— a root form tied to 'night'
Lila— a like soft Lil- two-beat pick
Layla— another 'night'-rooted cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lillah mean?

Lillah is a variant of Lilah or Leila, tied to the Arabic for 'night' or to floral Lily; routes are somewhat uncertain.

How do you pronounce Lillah?

It's often said LY-luh /ˈlaɪ.lə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lillah a boy or girl name?

Lillah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lillah?

Lillah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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