StorkWorldstorkworld com
girl name · Persian origin

Laleh

/ LAH-leh /
Girl Persian 2 syllables
Meaning
Laleh means Tulip (Persian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Persian
Pronunciation
LAH-leh
Popularity
#9809 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Laleh in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Laleh first appears in US records in 1980. It peaked in 2013, when 10 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 10.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Laleh popular?

Rising Laleh has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Laleh, by decade
2020s 33
2010s 29
2000s 7
1980s 28

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Laleh mean?

Laleh means “tulip” in Persian.

Names like Laleh

Persian names with a similar feel and popularity.

See all names like Laleh →

Names that pair well with Laleh

Popular Persian names for a sibling or a middle name.

Compare Laleh

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laleh mean?

Laleh means Tulip. Laleh means “tulip” in Persian.

What is the origin of the name Laleh?

Laleh is of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Laleh?

Laleh is pronounced “LAH-leh.”

Is Laleh a boy or a girl name?

Laleh is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Laleh a popular name right now?

Laleh has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Laleh?

In 2025, Laleh ranked #9809 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Laleh most popular?

Laleh was most popular in 2013, when about 10 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Laleh?

Names similar to Laleh include Nazanin, Shirin, Setareh, Bahar, Parisa.

What names go well with Laleh?

Persian names that pair well with Laleh include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Darius, Cyrus.