Will my child share the name Lilly-May with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Lilly-May per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lilly-May in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lilly-May becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lilly-May is declining: down 1,011 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. It peaked at #233 in 2011.

Is Lilly-May a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lilly-May 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 Lilly-May a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2138

Lilly-May

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Lilly-May is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lilly-May in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Lilly-May

Lilly-May has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 279 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #233 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

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