Declining since 2004, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Laysha since 1990
Babies named Laysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 627 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Laysha is a modern American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1990. Its popularity reached a peak in 2004, when it was most frequently given to newborn girls. Since then, the name has been in steady decline; by 2025, its rank had fallen to 10,107, with only about 1 in 178,585 babies receiving the name. The name's origins are unclear, though it may be a respelling of Aisha or a blend of sounds from names like Lacey and Aisha. Laysha has not appeared in enough records to register in any state-level top names lists.
Laysha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It is likely a respelling or variant of Aisha, an Arabic name meaning 'alive' or 'living,' or a blend influenced by names like Lacey or Aisha. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1990.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lay, Sha, Lala
Variants: Laisha, Layshia, Laycha
Sibling names for Laysha
Names that share Laysha's style, for a brother or sister.
