Declining since 2005, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Laiba since 1997
Babies named Laiba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 354 |
| 2010s | 281 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Laiba is a name of Arabic origin that first entered U.S. records in 1997. Its peak popularity came early, in 2004, and it has been on a downward trajectory since 2005. As of 2025, the name ranks 10,107 with roughly 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving it. The name has not appeared in any state-level top lists. While its exact etymology is debated, it is commonly associated with the Arabic root for beauty or elegance. Laiba exemplifies the trend of Arabic names gaining modest usage in the United States, particularly among Muslim families.
Laiba is a name of Arabic origin whose exact meaning is debated. Some sources connect it to the Arabic root L-Y-B, suggesting meanings such as 'beautiful' or 'elegant', similar to the word 'labeeb' (sensible). Others propose a link to 'layla' (night) or consider it a variant of 'Layla'. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in South Asian Muslim communities, and has been increasingly used in English-speaking countries since the late 1990s.
“Laiba” around the world
Where Laiba lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lai, Ba
Variants: Layba, Laibah
Sibling names for Laiba
Names that share Laiba's style, for a brother or sister.
