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Lyllah

LIL-uh /ˈlɪlə/

At a glance

In short
Lyllah is a unique and charming name for a baby girl, meaning "night" or "dark beauty" in Arabic and Hebrew. Rare yet elegant, it offers distinct appeal.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,197)
Babies in 2023
7 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#11,181 in 2011
First recorded
2010

Meaning of Lyllah

The name Lyllah is a charming and unique choice for a baby girl. Pronounced as LIL-uh (/ˈlɪlə/), this name offers a delicate yet distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common names. A variation of the name Lila, Lyllah shares its roots in the Arabic and Hebrew languages, where it means "night" or "dark beauty." This evocative meaning adds a layer of depth and mystery to the name, making it an appealing option for parents looking for something both beautiful and meaningful.

In terms of popularity, Lyllah has remained relatively rare in the United States over the past decade. The name saw its highest occurrence in 2011 with 9 newborns given this name, ranking at 11,177. More recently, in 2023, there were 7 occurrences of the name, placing it at rank 12,134. Despite its rarity, Lyllah's unique charm continues to capture the hearts of parents seeking an elegant and less-common name for their daughters.

How to pronounce Lyllah

English

Popularity of Lyllah in the U.S.

Lyllah was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,197 with 7 babies. It peaked at #11,181 in 2011. It first appears in the records in 2010.

Bar and line chart: Lyllah in the U.S., 2010–2023. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 9 in 2011 and 7 in 2023. Line: rank among girl names, peak #11,181 in 2011, #12,197 in 2023.
  • Girls named Lyllah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2010–2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2010⁠–⁠2023 8 rows
Lyllah: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023712,197▼ 966
2022811,231back (not recorded in 2019–2021)
2018515,682▼ 2,969
2017712,713▲ 163
2016712,876back (not recorded in 2015)
2014811,931back (not recorded in 2012–2013)
2011911,181▲ 5,811
2010516,992new