girl's name
Laelah
LAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 478
Laelah is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2017, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Laelah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 297 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 76 |
How Popular Is Laelah?
In 2023, Laelah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Laelah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Laelah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laelah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laelah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laelah
- English LAY-luh
Sibling Names for Laelah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laelah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laelah
How popular is the name Laelah?
In 2023, Laelah was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Laelah a girl's or a boy's name?
Laelah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laelah?
Laelah has 2 syllables.
When was Laelah most popular?
Laelah peaked in 2017, when 41 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.