Laya
4 countries#1540 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Laya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,102 births recorded 1964–2025 · currently #1540 · peaked in 2025 with 137 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,598 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #139 · peaked in 2022 with 410 births
Most common in: Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
268 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2012 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
231 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #1505 · peaked in 2018 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
37 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2012 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Laya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3316 | — |
| 2007 | #3125 | ↑191 |
| 2008 | #3017 | ↑108 |
| 2009 | #2592 | ↑425 |
| 2010 | #2296 | ↑296 |
| 2011 | #2395 | ↓99 |
| 2012 | #2548 | ↓153 |
| 2013 | #2279 | ↑269 |
| 2014 | #2236 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #1996 | ↑240 |
| 2016 | #1996 | — |
| 2017 | #2200 | ↓204 |
| 2018 | #2048 | ↑152 |
| 2019 | #1888 | ↑160 |
| 2020 | #1908 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #2007 | ↓99 |
| 2022 | #2228 | ↓221 |
| 2023 | #2020 | ↑208 |
| 2024 | #2134 | ↓114 |
| 2025 | #1540 | ↑594 |
Frequently asked questions about Laya
Is Laya a popular name?
Yes — Laya currently ranks #1540 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Laya more common for boys or girls?
Laya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Laya most popular?
Laya peaked in 2025 in United States, with 137 recorded births that year.
Is Laya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Laya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6009 in 1964 to #1540 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Laya?
At least 3,968 babies have been recorded with the name Laya across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Laya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Laya appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Laya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Laya include Cecily, Kelani, Malak, Milagros.
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