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Liylah

LEE-lah · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

2025 rank (girls)
#11,932
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 229,610 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2020

Declining since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.

Popularity of Liylah since 2010

Babies named Liylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

591420102020Most births 2020Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s73
2020s67

Meaning & origin

Liylah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has since been falling in use. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932nd, with approximately 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting very localized or infrequent usage. Liylah reflects contemporary trends toward creative, phonetically pleasing names blending familiar elements.

Liylah is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular sounds of names like Lily or Layla with a fashionable -ah suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2010, reflecting contemporary naming trends toward unique, melodious names. There is no established meaning.

Sibling names for Liylah

Names that share Liylah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Layla, Nyla, Zara, Mila, Ayla

Brothers: Kai, Miles, Leo, Ezra, Jax

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Liylah mean?
Liylah is a modern invented name with no established meaning.
How popular is the name Liylah?
In 2025, Liylah ranked 11,932nd in the U.S., given to about 1 in every 229,610 girls.
Is Liylah a boy or girl name?
Liylah is almost exclusively used for girls.