Will my child share the name Lailah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Lailah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lailah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lailah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lailah is declining: down 1,101 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #1,033 in 2015.

Is Lailah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lailah 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 Lailah a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Lailah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lailah in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lailah

Lailah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 146 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1033 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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