Rising since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Lasya since 2000
Babies named Lasya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 208 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Lasya is a distinctly uncommon name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in the year 2000 and reaching a peak in usage in 2011. As of the latest data in 2025, the name ranks approximately 13,208th, with only about 1 in every 267,878 girls receiving it that year. Its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting a recent uptick in interest. While it has not yet been recorded in any top state lists, its rarity and lyrical sound may appeal to parents seeking a culturally rich yet uncommon name with ties to Indian classical dance.
Lasya derives from the Sanskrit root 'las' (to shine, to play, to sport) and is a concept in classical Indian dance where it describes a graceful, delicate style of performance, particularly in Bharatanatyam and Odissi. It has been used as a given name in India, especially in Hindu families, for several decades, though it remains uncommon in the West.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lassie
Sibling names for Lasya
Names that share Lasya's style, for a brother or sister.
