Laiya
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Exalted, sublime
Origin: Arabic (modern variant)
Popularity: Ranked #11477 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alaiya. Shares the meaning 'Exalted, sublime.'
Similar names: laiyah, laiyla, lamiya, lamiyah, laniya, laniyah, lariya, lariyah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Laiya? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Laiya, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Laiya
What does the name Laiya mean?
Laiya means “Exalted, sublime” from Arabic (modern variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Laiya?
Laiya has Arabic (modern variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Exalted, sublime”.
How popular is Laiya?
Laiya ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Laiya most popular?
Laiya peaked in 2019 with 40 babies registered that year.
Is Laiya a boy or girl name?
Laiya is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Laiyas in registered births are female.
Is the name Laiya rising or falling in popularity?
Laiya has fallen 5828 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5089 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Laiya been recorded?
Laiya appears in birth records across 26 years — from 1978 through 2025.