Orlaith
Orlaith is a distinctive choice, ranked #596 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Orlaith in their class.
About the Name Orlaith
Orlaith has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 83 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #475 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Orlaith is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Orlaith in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Orlaith
- Orlaith Carmody — Orlaith Carmody is an Irish businesswoman, author, news reporter and co-founder of Gavin Duffy and Associates (formerly Media Training), along with her husband and business partner, Dragons' Den investor Gavin Duffy.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Orlaith
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Orlaith
Almost certainly the only Orlaith in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Famous People Named Orlaith
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia