Laiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Laiah means 'weary' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Laiah
Laiah is a variant of the Hebrew name Leah, which means 'weary'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'lāʻâ', meaning 'to be weary'. Leah is a significant figure in the Old Testament, being the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of his sons. The name Laiah carries a sense of endurance and strength, as Leah persevered through various trials in her life.
Popularity of the Name Laiah
The popularity for the name Laiah peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 27 births, which ranked number 8,914 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Laiah had the most female births in 2012 with 27, which ranked number 5,112 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Laiah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 17 births, a decline of -37.04%. Among females, Laiah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 17 births, a decline of -37.04%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laiah
- 10 Year Trend of Laiah: -37.04%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laiah: -37.04%
Popularity of Laiah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Laiah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Laiah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Laiah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Laiah
- Total Births of Laiah: 16 (-4.52%)
- Female Births of Laiah: 16 (-4.52%)
Given the downward trend of Laiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.52% decrease in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laiah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 16 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.52%.