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The baby name Lillah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LIL-ə (ˈlɪlə),LY-lə (ˈlaɪlə).

Lillah is Arabic, English, Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: LIL-ə (ˈlɪlə),LY-lə (ˈlaɪlə)

What is the meaning of the name Lillah ?

The baby name Lillah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LIL-ə (ˈlɪlə),LY-lə (ˈlaɪlə).

Lillah is Arabic, English, Hebrew, Sanskrit in Origin.

Lillah is a blended spelling bridging several traditions. As a variant of Lilah/Lila and Leila, it draws from Hebrew laylah "night" and Arabic Layla "night," while in South Asian contexts Lila/Leela from Sanskrit lila conveys "play, divine sport." Through its kinship with Lilla/Lilia, it also echoes the Latin lilium "lily," a long-favored emblem of purity.

The double-l, final-h form reflects late Victorian and Edwardian tastes for ornate spellings; the name appears in British and American records of that era and remains a rare, vintage-leaning choice today. Notable bearer: the English stage actress Lillah McCarthy (1875–1960). Common variants include Lila, Lilah, Lilla, Leila, Layla, Leilah, Lyla, Lilia, Lillian, and Leela. Depending on the root you prefer, Lillah can signify "night," "play," or "lily," carrying notes of mystery, joy, and grace.

Lillah has the following similar or variant Names

Lillah – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2017 #1 949
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
France Girls 2018 #400 3 3,265
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Lillah is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Ireland
AF
CM

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People also ask about Lillah

Lillah is predominantly a girl's name.
Lillah is a 2 syllable name, pronounced LIL-ə (ˈlɪlə),LY-lə (ˈlaɪlə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lilah, Lila, Lilla, Lillie, Leila and Layla.
Across languages, Lillah has these equivalents: Layla / Leila (Arabic, 'night'), Lila (Sanskrit, 'play'), Delilah (related form), Lillian / Lily (stylistic English equivalents).
Yes, very popular — Lillah ranked #1 in Ireland in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Lillah ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2017).
Lillah's popularity is rising. It moved from #918 in 2014 to #910 in 2024 in United States.