Sibling names for Lilah
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Lilah usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Lilah, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Lilah
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbie | Koli's farm or charcoal farm (via Colby) | #881 | 1,153 | 2010s |
| Elina | form of Helena | #764 | 1,620 | 2010s |
| Imogen | #1,117 | 974 | 2010s | |
| Valentina | feminine of Valentinus | #35 | 21,268 | 2010s |
| Amaya | #180 | 8,805 | 2010s | |
| Berkley | birch clearing (variant of Berkeley) | #888 | 1,629 | 2010s |
| Dahlia | dahlia (the flower) | #215 | 6,123 | 2010s |
| Myla | #210 | 7,616 | 2010s | |
| Camila | feminine form of Camillus | #19 | 37,834 | 2010s |
Brother names for Lilah
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys | ardor, fiery warrior | #412 | 4,144 | 2010s |
| Ayaan | #465 | 2,938 | 2010s | |
| Veer | brave, hero | #942 | 1,080 | 2010s |
| Sylas | #440 | 3,194 | 2010s | |
| Cohen | priest | #225 | 6,935 | 2010s |
| Makai | toward the sea (Hawaiian word) | #481 | 2,902 | 2010s |
| Sullivan | #314 | 4,794 | 2010s | |
| Santiago | Saint James | #26 | 32,458 | 2020s |
| Hudson | son of Hudd (surname) | #17 | 40,102 | 2010s |
| Adler | eagle | #871 | 1,231 | 2010s |
Lilah's era
Lilah ranked #179 for girls in 2025, against #314 in 2015. Its best year was 2024, at #179. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Lilah included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam, Nina. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Lilah
These names follow Lilah's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Lilah. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Lilah's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Lilah's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Lilah or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Lilah itself are excluded.