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UK girl's name

Starlah

A feminine name inspired by the word "star", suggesting radiance and celestial beauty.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Starlah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Starlah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Starlah. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Starlah ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Starlah.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Starlah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5669

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Starlah mean?

The name Starlah is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the English word "star" combined with the popular feminine suffix "-lah". It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots in ancient languages or historical cultures.

Despite its contemporary origins, the name Starlah carries a whimsical and celestial quality, evoking images of twinkling stars in the night sky. Its unique spelling and melodic sound may have contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.

While there are no well-known historical figures bearing the name Starlah, a few notable individuals have carried this name in recent times. Starlah Young, an American musician and songwriter, gained recognition for her work with the band "Rising Appalachia" in the early 2000s. Starlah Samah, an Australian actress, has appeared in several television shows and films since the late 1990s.

Another individual named Starlah is Starlah Hernandez, a former professional basketball player from Puerto Rico who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) during the early 2000s. In the realm of literature, Starlah Roebuck is an American author known for her children's books and young adult fiction published in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

While not a historical figure in the traditional sense, Starlah Conner gained social media fame as an influential fashion blogger and style influencer in the 2010s, showcasing her unique sense of style to a global audience.

Despite its modern origins, the name Starlah carries a sense of whimsy and celestial wonder, capturing the imagination of those who appreciate its distinctive sound and celestial connotations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Starlah over time

The chart below shows babies named Starlah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Starlah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Starlah
01223201120162022

Decades

Starlah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Starlah 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
2020s #5669 3 1
2010s #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Starlah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Starlah in the UK right now?

In 2022, Starlah was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Starlah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Starlah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Starlah?

A feminine name inspired by the word "star", suggesting radiance and celestial beauty.

How many people are called Starlah in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Starlah across the 2 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.