Laya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Laya means 'to charge' and represents strength and determination.
Meaning of the Name Laya
Laya is a feminine name with Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'laya' meaning 'to charge'. The name is associated with strength, power, and determination. Laya is also believed to be a variant of the name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'delicate' in Hebrew. Overall, Laya represents a strong and resilient character.
Popularity of the Name Laya
The popularity for the name Laya peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 106 births, which ranked number 3,456 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Laya had the most female births in 2019 with 106, which ranked number 1,883 out of 17,997 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Laya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 71 births to 83 births, an increase of 16.90%. Among females, Laya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 71 births to 83 births, an increase of 16.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Laya
- 20 Year Trend of Laya: 245.83%
- 10 Year Trend of Laya: 16.90%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Laya: 16.90%
Popularity of Laya by State
Among females, Laya was most popular in Southwestern states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Laya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1726 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Laya
- Total Births of Laya: 84 (1.57%)
- Female Births of Laya: 84 (1.57%)
Given the upward trend of Laya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.57% increase in total births, for a total of 84 births in 2024. For Females, births for Laya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 84 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.57%.