Lelah
Pronunciation: [ l-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lelah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 663 babies have been named Lelah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lelah is past its peak , currently ranked #13,684 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,684
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Lelah
Lelah is a girl name .
Lelah is currently ranked #13,684 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lelah include Lel, Ley, Leie, and Lelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lelah include Lela, Lelani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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