Declining since 2015, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Laiyah since 2003
Babies named Laiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 577 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
Laiyah is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 2003. Its rise in the 2010s mirrors a broader trend of soft, vowel-rich names with a 'yah' ending, similar to Aaliyah and Maya. The name reached its peak rank in 2015, but has been falling in usage since then. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917th, with approximately 1 in every 200,908 girls receiving the name. Its top states of usage are not concentrated in any particular region, suggesting a broad but low-level national appeal. Laiyah has no traditional etymology; it is a modern coinage with no known historic roots.
Laiyah is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003. It likely blends sounds from established names such as Leah, Maya, or Aaliyah, following a trend of inventive, melodious names ending in '-yah'. Its rise in the 2010s reflects broader popularity of similar-sounding names. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots outside of contemporary American naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lai, Yah
Sibling names for Laiyah
Names that share Laiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
