UK girl's name
Laima
A feminine Lithuanian name associated with the goddess of fate and fortune.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Laima is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Laima popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2014 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Laima. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Laima ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 girls were registered as Laima.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Laima as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Laima mean?
The name Laima originates from Lithuanian mythology and culture. It is the name of the Lithuanian goddess of destiny, fate, and good fortune. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic word *laimē, meaning "happiness" or "luck." This word is related to the Lithuanian word laimė, meaning "happiness," and the Latvian word laime, meaning "luck."
The name Laima has been recorded in various ancient Lithuanian texts and folklore. She was one of the most revered deities in the Lithuanian pagan pantheon, often depicted as a beautiful maiden spinning the thread of life for each individual. Laima was believed to determine one's destiny and bring good fortune or misfortune.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Laima can be found in the Lithuanian Chronicles, a 16th-century historical work that documents the history and mythology of the Lithuanian people. In this text, Laima is referred to as the goddess who presides over the birth of children and determines their fate.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Laima. One such person was Laima Muktupāvela (1921-2008), a Latvian-American artist and sculptor. She was known for her abstract expressionist works and was a member of the American Abstract Artists group.
Another famous Laima was Laima Vaikule (born 1954), a popular Latvian singer and actress. She has released numerous albums and has been a prominent figure in the Latvian music industry since the 1970s.
Laima Andrekutė (1958-2008) was a Lithuanian writer and poet. She published several collections of poetry and prose and was a recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Art.
Laima Gedvilaitė (born 1968) is a Lithuanian basketball player and coach. She played for the Lithuanian national team and won multiple medals in international competitions, including a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympic Games.
Laima Lapinskaite (born 1969) is a Lithuanian-American mathematician and professor. She has made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and has received numerous awards and honors for her work.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Laima throughout history, reflecting its roots in Lithuanian mythology and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Laima over time
The chart below shows babies named Laima registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Laima, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laima by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Laima was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5411 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Laima
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Laima: questions and answers
How popular is the name Laima in the UK right now?
In 2017, Laima was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Laima most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Laima in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Laima?
A feminine Lithuanian name associated with the goddess of fate and fortune.
How many people are called Laima in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Laima across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.