Nilah

Girl name

Nilah has been given to 1,420 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,420

Peak year

2012 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

▼ -44%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Lilahgirl

24,664 babies since 1884

Nylahgirl

13,739 babies since 1992

Nilagirl

7,136 babies since 1890

Nailahgirl

4,848 babies since 1971

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nilah?

Nilah has been given to 1,420 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nilah peak?

Nilah peaked in 2012, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Nilah a girl or boy name?

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

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