UK girl's name
Tileah
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Delilah.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tileah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tileah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3549, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tileah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Tileah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tileah ranked #3549 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Tileah.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tileah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3549
2011
Births in 2011
6
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Tileah mean?
The name Tileah appears to be a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical or linguistic roots. It is not derived from any known ancient language or cultural tradition, and there are no recorded instances of this name being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents.
It is possible that Tileah is a creative combination of existing name elements, such as the Hebrew name Tilia or the English word "tile," but there is no definitive evidence to support this theory. The name's origin remains largely obscure and open to speculation.
Despite its lack of historical significance, a few individuals have adopted the name Tileah in recent times. One of the earliest recorded instances is Tileah Dockstader, an American author and educator born in 1926 in Utah, United States. She wrote several books on topics related to education and child development.
Another notable individual with this name is Tileah Dolnik, a Canadian writer and poet born in 1976. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized with various literary awards and honors.
In the realm of entertainment, Tileah Dopwell is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films since the early 2000s. She is known for her roles in productions such as "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Days of Our Lives."
Tileah Bovard is a French artist and painter born in 1985. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries across Europe, and she is known for her unique style that blends abstract and figurative elements.
Lastly, Tileah Khurshid is a Pakistani athlete who has represented her country in international competitions in the sport of squash. She has achieved notable success in the junior ranks and continues to compete at the highest levels.
While these individuals have helped to bring some recognition to the name Tileah, its overall historical and cultural significance remains limited due to its relatively recent emergence and lack of clear etymological roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tileah over time
The chart below shows babies named Tileah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tileah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2011, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tileah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tileah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3549 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4698 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tileah
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tileah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tileah in the UK right now?
In 2011, Tileah was ranked #3549 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Tileah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Tileah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tileah?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Delilah.
How many people are called Tileah in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Tileah across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.