Rising since 2004, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Layanna since 1999
Babies named Layanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 211 |
| 2020s | 201 |
Meaning & origin
Layanna is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1999. It has shown consistent growth, rising since 2004, and reached its highest rank in recent years, peaking at rank 4,265 in 2024. The name remains relatively rare, with about 1 in 48,705 newborns given the name in 2025. It is used most frequently in California. Layanna's construction suggests a blend of popular name elements, fitting a trend of melodic, feminine names that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its sustained upward trajectory points to steady, if niche, appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Layanna first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It likely blends elements from names like Layla (Arabic for 'night') and Anna (Hebrew for 'grace'), or may derive from similar-sounding names such as Leanne or Liana. The name has been used predominantly for girls and rose steadily in popularity through the 2000s and 2010s.
Where Layanna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Layanna” around the world
Where Layanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lay, Anna, Laya
Sibling names for Layanna
Names that share Layanna's style, for a brother or sister.
