Ilma is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ilma in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2772
About the Name Ilma
Ilma is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 769 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2689 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Ilma is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ilma
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Ilma per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilma in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ilma is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 769 places over the last five years to #2772 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Ilma is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
9
UK babies named Ilma (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 769 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ilma
Likely around 1 other Ilma in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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