Declining since 2018, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Laiya since 1978
Babies named Laiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Laiya is a rare modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1978. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking 10,917th nationally, but has since declined in use. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 200,908 baby girls, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The trajectory of Laiya shows a falling trend since 2018, and the name has not been associated with any specific top states in the data. Its spelling and sound place it among creative coinages that echo elements of names like Laya and Aaliyah, without a clearly established etymology. Parents may choose Laiya for its soft, melodic quality, but the meaning remains open to interpretation.
Laiya is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1978. It likely draws on the phonetic appeal of names like Laya (which in Sanskrit means 'rhythm') or Maya, but there is no direct evidence of a borrowing from Sanskrit or other languages. The name's spelling with an 'i' and 'a' ending aligns with creative naming trends of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
“Laiya” around the world
Where Laiya 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, Laya
Sibling names for Laiya
Names that share Laiya's style, for a brother or sister.
