Lilah vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lilah Rank #179
Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #179 for Lilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilah ___

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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilah

Ezra Jonah Elara Violet Silas

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilah or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Lilah at #179 in the United States.

What do Lilah and Melody mean?

Lilah means "night" (Hebrew origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Lilah and Melody boy or girl names?

Lilah is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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