Laiya
Every Laiya since 1978 — 496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laiya
Laiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,477 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 496 American babies have been named Laiya. Its peak came in 2019, when 40 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 Laiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,477 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,815 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,867 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,421 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,334 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,108 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,757 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,722 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,001 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,689 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,392 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,239 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,898 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,807 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,763 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,166 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,271 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,255 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,519 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,070 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,192 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,598 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,276 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,702 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,157 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laiya in 2025?
Laiya ranked #11,477 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laiya?
496 babies have been named Laiya in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laiya most popular?
Laiya peaked in 2019, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Laiya a boy or girl name?
Laiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laiya rising or falling?
Laiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.