Will my child share the name Lylah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 72 UK babies named Lylah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lylah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lylah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lylah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 196 places over the last five years to #539 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

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

Lylah is more popular in the UK (#539) than in the US (#544). 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 Lylah a popular baby name in the United States?

Lylah ranks #544 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #539

Lylah

Lylah is a distinctive choice, ranked #539 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lylah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#539

US Rank #544

About the Name Lylah

Lylah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 196 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #496 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Lylah 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 #544, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.