Will my child share the name Lily-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 51 UK babies named Lily-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lily-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lily-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lily-Mae is declining: down 293 places since 2020, to #719 in 2025. It peaked at #186 in 2011.

Is Lily-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lily-Mae 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 Lily-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Lily-Mae

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Lily-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #719 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lily-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#719

About the Name Lily-Mae

Lily-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 341 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #186 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lily-Mae is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lily-Mae in their class.