Fatima vs Lilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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Lilah

Girl #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
1,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li, Lil

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Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Lilah Rank #179

Lilah is more popular, ranked #179 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

Lilah ___

  • Lilah Rose
  • Lilah Grace
  • Lilah Jane
  • Lilah Mae
  • Lilah Frances
  • Lilah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Lilah

Ezra Jonah Elara Violet Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Lilah more popular?

Lilah is more popular, ranked #179 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Lilah mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Lilah means "night" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fatima and Lilah boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Lilah is primarily a girl name.

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