Lylah

The first name Lylah is a modern, shortened English variant of Laylah or Layla and belongs to female naming traditions.

What does the name Lylah mean?

The name Lylah can be considered a modern short form of Laylah and Layla. Its literal translation into English is 'the night', while it can also be interpreted as 'the dark one' or 'the beauty of the night'. The roots of the name lie in the Arabic lailā (لَيْلَى) and layla (لَيْلَة), which also mean 'the night'. The name gained recognition through the protagonist of the classic Arabic tale 'Laila and Majnun', which is regarded in the Arab world as the equivalent of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Other variants include Laila, Lailah, Leila, Leyla, Leilah, Elayla, Lejla, Layli, Elaila, Lyla, Lila, Lilah, Elila, Lela, and Lelah.

Where does the name Lylah come from?

The name Lylah has Arabic roots and means 'the dark one'. It derives from the Arabic terms lailā (لَيْلَى) and layla (لَيْلَة), which mean 'the night'. This form of the name is also used in English.

How do you pronounce Lylah?

Lylah is pronounced like 'Laila', with emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Lylah?

The name day for Lylah is celebrated on August 18 and November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Lylah is a rare first name. In 2005, it reached 882nd place on the list of the most common female baby names. From 1930 to 2024, Lylah was used as a first name in this country, averaging in the first place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name. The following are the rankings of Lylah's worldwide popularity in various countries over the last few years.