Laisha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Laisha means 'lioness' and symbolizes strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Laisha
Laisha is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'lāyish', which means 'lion' or 'lioness'. The name symbolizes strength, courage, and leadership. Laisha is also associated with independence and assertiveness. In Hebrew culture, it may be given to express the hope that the individual will become strong and brave like a lion.
Popularity of the Name Laisha
The popularity for the name Laisha peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 323 births, which ranked number 1,431 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Laisha had the most female births in 2004 with 323, which ranked number 789 out of 18,831 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Laisha has declined sharply over the last ten years from 77 births to 16 births, a decline of -79.22%. Among females, Laisha has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 77 births to 16 births, a decline of -79.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laisha
- 20 Year Trend of Laisha: -91.75%
- 10 Year Trend of Laisha: -79.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laisha: -79.22%
Popularity of Laisha by State
Among females, Laisha was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Laisha. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Laisha
- Total Births of Laisha: 14 (-14.54%)
- Female Births of Laisha: 14 (-14.54%)
Given the downward trend of Laisha over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.54% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laisha have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.54%.