Girl nameCurrently #3,301 in the USFalling
Layah
//ˈleɪə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Layah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Layah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Layah |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 81 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 48 |
Layah through the decades
- Layah peaked in 2016, when 95 babies were named Layah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Layah has risen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Layah currently ranks #3,301 in the US and is cooling off.