Holding steady, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Alilah since 2006
Babies named Alilah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 134 |
Meaning & origin
Alilah is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2006, a time when many invented names with melodic sounds were gaining traction. Its peak year was 2021, reflecting a trend of names that blend familiar elements like "Ali" and "Lilah." The name has shown stable popularity through the 2020s, though it remains rare, with 1 in nearly 70,000 girls receiving it in 2025. Alilah's trajectory suggests a niche appeal, often chosen by parents seeking a distinctive sound without deep historical roots. Its top states are too few to indicate regional preference, further underscoring its scattered, modern usage.
Alilah first appeared in U.S. records in 2006 and is likely a modern coinage, possibly combining the fashionable prefix "Ali-" with the popular suffix "-lah" (influenced by names like Lila or Aliyah). Its meaning is not derived from any established language or tradition; it is a novel creation that gained moderate use in the 2010s and early 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lilah, Lala
Variants: Aleelah, Alila
Sibling names for Alilah
Names that share Alilah's style, for a brother or sister.
