Layah
girl name#2933 in 2025Layah entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #2068 in 2016, ranks #2933 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1995–2025
#2933
rank today
#2068
peak (2016)
57
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #10606 |
| 2000s | #6148 |
| 2010s | #2567 |
| 2020s | #2837 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Layah has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Layah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Layah is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Layah in 2025?
- Layah ranks #2933 among US girl names in 2025, with 57 babies given the name.
- When was the name Layah most popular?
- Layah peaked in 2016, reaching #2068 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Layah with classmates?
- Layah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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