Leilah

Girl name

Leilah has been given to 4,241 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 2010.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,241

Peak year

2010 (251 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

▼ -36%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Leilah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Leilagirl

55,447 babies since 1880

Lilahgirl

24,664 babies since 1884

Lailahgirl

6,900 babies since 1981

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Leilah.

Sheylagirl

4,241 babies since 1970

Jaciegirl

4,235 babies since 1920

Joseyunisex

4,248 babies since 1915

Alanahgirl

4,226 babies since 1984

Sanaigirl

4,261 babies since 1994

Abriannagirl

4,269 babies since 1985

Joellagirl

4,204 babies since 1880

Joselingirl

4,204 babies since 1967

FAQ

How popular is the name Leilah?

Leilah has been given to 4,241 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Leilah peak?

Leilah peaked in 2010, when 251 babies were given the name.

Is Leilah a girl or boy name?

Leilah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Leilah are girls).

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