Layah
Every Layah since 1995 — 1,365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layah
Layah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,948 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 1,365 American babies have been named Layah. Its peak came in 2016, when 95 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 Layah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2,948 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,314 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,633 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,142 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,623 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,486 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,581 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,262 |
| 2017 | 72 | #2,497 |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,075 |
| 2015 | 75 | #2,449 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,227 |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,334 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,442 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,035 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,925 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,027 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,597 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,525 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,033 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,702 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,386 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,945 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,938 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,561 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,578 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,106 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layah in 2025?
Layah ranked #2,948 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layah?
1,365 babies have been named Layah in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layah most popular?
Layah peaked in 2016, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Layah a boy or girl name?
Layah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Layah rising or falling?
Layah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.