Lailah
Rare spelling variant of Leila.
Every Lailah since 1981 — 6,900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lailah
Lailah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,602 in 2025 with 131 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 6,900 American babies have been named Lailah. Its peak came in 2010, when 451 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lailah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lailah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131 | #1,602 |
| 2024 | 221 | #1,110 |
| 2023 | 218 | #1,124 |
| 2022 | 181 | #1,305 |
| 2021 | 204 | #1,192 |
| 2020 | 240 | #1,046 |
| 2019 | 274 | #963 |
| 2018 | 333 | #815 |
| 2017 | 345 | #794 |
| 2016 | 402 | #709 |
| 2015 | 408 | #699 |
| 2014 | 406 | #695 |
| 2013 | 414 | #684 |
| 2012 | 400 | #704 |
| 2011 | 396 | #703 |
| 2010 | 451 | #651 |
| 2009 | 364 | #778 |
| 2008 | 310 | #895 |
| 2007 | 255 | #1,036 |
| 2006 | 193 | #1,251 |
| 2005 | 173 | #1,296 |
| 2004 | 150 | #1,390 |
| 2003 | 130 | #1,504 |
| 2002 | 86 | #2,025 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,276 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,836 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,609 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,171 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lailah mean?
Rare spelling variant of Leila.
How popular is the name Lailah in 2025?
Lailah ranked #1,602 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 131 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lailah?
6,900 babies have been named Lailah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lailah most popular?
Lailah peaked in 2010, when 451 newborns received the name.
Is Lailah a boy or girl name?
Lailah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lailah rising or falling?
Lailah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.