Laiyah
Every Laiyah since 2003 — 736 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laiyah
Laiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,478 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 736 American babies have been named Laiyah. Its peak came in 2015, when 112 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 Laiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laiyah 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 | #11,478 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,226 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,859 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,734 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,174 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,579 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,912 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,495 |
| 2017 | 79 | #2,333 |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,316 |
| 2015 | 112 | #1,846 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1,861 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,079 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,025 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,636 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,089 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,337 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,572 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,208 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,234 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #17,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laiyah in 2025?
Laiyah ranked #11,478 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 Laiyah?
736 babies have been named Laiyah in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laiyah most popular?
Laiyah peaked in 2015, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Laiyah a boy or girl name?
Laiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laiyah rising or falling?
Laiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.