How Many People Are Named Lylah?
Complete statistics for the name Lylah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lylah, a very rare female name, is shared by only 7,941 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 41,554 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly everyone named Lylah being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 8,037 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lylah Through the Generations
Lylah has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 555 births. The average age of those named Lylah is 10, indicating its recent rise in usage. With 7,989 under-30s, 5 in their 30s to 60s, and 43 over 60, Lylah is clearly a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lylah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lylah
How Many People Have the Name Lylah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,941 people in the United States currently share the name Lylah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,554 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lylah a Common or Rare Name?
Lylah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lylah Mean?
Lylah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lylah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lylah Most Popular?
The name Lylah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 555 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lylah?
Approximately 7,941 people named Lylah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,037. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,554 Americans.
Is Lylah a rare name?
Lylah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,554 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lylah mean?
Lylah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lylah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lylah are male and 100% are female.
When was Lylah most popular?
Lylah peaked in 2024 with 555 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.