Laiah
Every Laiah since 2003 — 340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laiah
Laiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,145 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 340 American babies have been named Laiah. Its peak came in 2012, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,145 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,723 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,477 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,871 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,333 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,409 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,900 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,250 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,656 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,564 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,584 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,722 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,412 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,186 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,016 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,931 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,951 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,203 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,069 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,814 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,213 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laiah in 2025?
Laiah ranked #14,145 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laiah?
340 babies have been named Laiah in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laiah most popular?
Laiah peaked in 2012, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Laiah a boy or girl name?
Laiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laiah rising or falling?
Laiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.