Will my child share the name Orlagh with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Orlagh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Orlagh in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Orlagh becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Orlagh is declining: down 153 places since 2020, to #1,166 in 2025. It peaked at #683 in 2022.

Is Orlagh a good choice for a distinctive name?

Orlagh 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 Orlagh a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Orlagh is a distinctive choice, ranked #1166 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Orlagh in their class.

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About the Name Orlagh

Orlagh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 147 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #683 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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