Lilah
girl name#179 in 2025Lilah entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #179 in 2024, ranks #179 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1884–2025
#179
rank today
#179
peak (2024)
1,736
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #980 |
| 1890s | #923 |
| 1900s | #1136 |
| 1910s | #1296 |
| 1920s | #1569 |
| 1930s | #2260 |
| 1940s | #3211 |
| 1950s | #4402 |
| 1960s | #5124 |
| 1970s | #5280 |
| 1980s | #5134 |
| 1990s | #4878 |
| 2000s | #1085 |
| 2010s | #303 |
| 2020s | #210 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lilah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 23,500 people named Lilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lilah is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lilah in 2025?
- Lilah ranks #179 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,736 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lilah most popular?
- Lilah peaked in 2024, reaching #179 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lilah with classmates?
- Lilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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