Will my child share the name Lyla with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 634 UK babies named Lyla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lyla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lyla becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lyla has held a stable position around #74 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #74 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

Is Lyla popular in the US as well as the UK?

Lyla is more popular in the UK (#74) than in the US (#83). 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.

Is Lyla a popular baby name in the United States?

Lyla ranks #83 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

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👧 Girl's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #74

Lyla

Lyla sits comfortably in the UK charts at #74 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2024

#74

US Rank #83

About the Name Lyla

2024 marks Lyla's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #74. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 8 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Lyla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

It ranks similarly in the US at #83, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.