Layah
3 countries#2933 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Layah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,365 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #2933 · peaked in 2016 with 95 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
173 births recorded 2008–2022 · currently #961 · peaked in 2022 with 43 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
117 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2015 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
117 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Layah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4953 | — |
| 2007 | #4475 | ↑478 |
| 2008 | #4550 | ↓75 |
| 2009 | #3000 | ↑1550 |
| 2010 | #3889 | ↓889 |
| 2011 | #3014 | ↑875 |
| 2012 | #2426 | ↑588 |
| 2013 | #2326 | ↑100 |
| 2014 | #2213 | ↑113 |
| 2015 | #2431 | ↓218 |
| 2016 | #2068 | ↑363 |
| 2017 | #2487 | ↓419 |
| 2018 | #2254 | ↑233 |
| 2019 | #2561 | ↓307 |
| 2020 | #2468 | ↑93 |
| 2021 | #2608 | ↓140 |
| 2022 | #3123 | ↓515 |
| 2023 | #2614 | ↑509 |
| 2024 | #3277 | ↓663 |
| 2025 | #2933 | ↑344 |
Frequently asked questions about Layah
Is Layah a popular name?
Yes — Layah currently ranks #2933 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Layah more common for boys or girls?
Layah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Layah most popular?
Layah peaked in 2016 in United States, with 95 recorded births that year.
Is Layah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Layah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9553 in 1995 to #2933 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Layah?
At least 1,655 babies have been recorded with the name Layah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Layah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Layah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Layah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Layah include Kayden, Kiya, Maylie, Melisa.
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