Laith is a distinctive choice, ranked #304 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Laith in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#304
US Rank #973
About the Name Laith
Laith has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #304. The name has climbed 163 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Laith is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #973 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Laith
Unlikely. With around 147 UK babies named Laith per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Laith in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Laith is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 163 places over the last five years to #304 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Laith is more popular in the UK (#304) than in the US (#973). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Laith include: Laith Hussein — Laith Hussein Shihaib Al-Tawlid is an Iraqi former football player who played as a midfielder and served as the captain of the Iraqi national team.; Laith Nobari — Laith Nobari (Persian: لیث نوبری) or Laith Naseri is an Iraq-born Moaved Iranian retired football player who has played for Persepolis and has represented Iran...; Laith Shubbar — Laith Shubbar is an Iraqi academic and politician..
Laith ranks #973 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
147
UK babies named Laith (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 163 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Laith
Likely around 1 other Laith in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2024–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Laith
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Laith Hussein Shihaib Al-Tawlid is an Iraqi former football player who played as a midfielder and served as the captain of the Iraqi national team. He was vital to speaking out against Uday Hussein, the chairman of the Iraqi Olympic Committee, who was known for his brutality against the football team.
Laith Nobari (Persian: لیث نوبری) or Laith Naseri is an Iraq-born Moaved Iranian retired football player who has played for Persepolis and has represented Iran national football team.
Laith Al-Saadi is an American blues musician from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Al-Saadi gained nationwide recognition after he won a spot in the 2016 finale of the musical competition series The Voice.
Laith Gaith Pharaon (Arabic: ليث فرعون) is a Saudi Arabian businessman and real estate property developer. Earlier in his career, he competed on the offshore and F1 powerboat racing circuit for several years.
Laith al-Balous is a Syrian Druze leader. He and his brother, Fahd, were initially part of the Druze militia Men of Dignity headed by their father, Wahid al-Balous, though they were forced out following his assassination in 2015.