How Many People Are Named Laiya?
Complete statistics for the name Laiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Laiya is a very rare female name, with only 484 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 681,571 Americans. The majority of people named Laiya are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 488 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Laiya Through the Generations
Laiya has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 40 births. Today, most Laiyas are young, with 478 under 30 and only 10 between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Laiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Laiya
How Many People Have the Name Laiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 484 people in the United States currently share the name Laiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 681,571 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Laiya a Common or Rare Name?
Laiya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Laiya Mean?
Laiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Laiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Laiya Most Popular?
The name Laiya reached peak popularity in 2019, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Laiya?
Approximately 484 people named Laiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 488. That works out to roughly 1 in 681,571 Americans.
Is Laiya a rare name?
Laiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 681,571 Americans has this name.
What does the name Laiya mean?
Laiya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Laiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Laiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Laiya most popular?
Laiya peaked in 2019 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.