Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lilah.
National Rank (2025)
#179
All-Time Peak Rank
#179 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
24,664
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Lilah Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Lilah
According to SSA data, Lilah achieved its highest historical rank of #179 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,736 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 68.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 61 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lilah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+68.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,736Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
61Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:32
1890s:125
1900s:120
1910s:254
1920s:284
1930s:146
1940s:102
1950s:74
1960s:60
1970s:121
1980s:148
1990s:271
2000s:3,374
2010s:10,752
2020s:8,801
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLi-lah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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