Lilah
5 countries#179 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lilah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
24,664 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #179 · peaked in 2025 with 1,736 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,904 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #105 · peaked in 2021 with 330 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,492 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #171 · peaked in 2021 with 299 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
417 births recorded 1959–2022 · currently #2132 · peaked in 2005 with 26 births
Most common in: Paris, Yvelines, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
277 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #100 · peaked in 2023 with 47 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
135 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #111 · peaked in 2023 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lilah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #864 | — |
| 2007 | #571 | ↑293 |
| 2008 | #416 | ↑155 |
| 2009 | #366 | ↑50 |
| 2010 | #336 | ↑30 |
| 2011 | #306 | ↑30 |
| 2012 | #310 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #304 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #316 | ↓12 |
| 2015 | #314 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #299 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #272 | ↑27 |
| 2018 | #287 | ↓15 |
| 2019 | #287 | — |
| 2020 | #240 | ↑47 |
| 2021 | #244 | ↓4 |
| 2022 | #219 | ↑25 |
| 2023 | #198 | ↑21 |
| 2024 | #179 | ↑19 |
| 2025 | #179 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Lilah
Is Lilah a popular name?
Yes — Lilah currently ranks #179 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lilah more common for boys or girls?
Lilah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lilah most popular?
Lilah peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,736 recorded births that year.
Is Lilah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lilah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #851 in 1884 to #179 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lilah?
At least 27,985 babies have been recorded with the name Lilah across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lilah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lilah appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lilah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lilah include Isabel, Daphne, Amaya, Sutton.
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