Will my child share the name Laia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Laia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Laia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Laia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Laia is declining: down 302 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,948 in 2022.

Is Laia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Laia 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.

Is Laia a popular baby name in the United States?

Laia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Laia

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Laia is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Laia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4201

About the Name Laia

Laia is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1324 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1948 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Laia is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Laia in their class.