Lelah

Lelah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Leila or Layla, names with Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' Alternatively, it could be related to Lela, a shortened form of names like Eulalia or Adelina. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. Lelah is relatively uncommon in most Western countries, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries an elegant, somewhat mysterious appeal with its possible connections to evening or nighttime. Its brevity makes it straightforward yet melodic. Parents might choose Lelah for its subtle beauty, its cross-cultural appeal, or simply for its pleasing sound and uncommon nature while still being relatively easy to pronounce and spell.

Pronounced LEE-luh.

As of October 2026, Lelah ranked #9825 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #480 in 1891.