The nameLaia
Laia is a Catalan name, very popular in Barcelona. It is starting to be heard in the United States.
- Girl's name
- Catalan
Meaning
Laia is a Catalan short form of Eulàlia, from the Greek eulalos, "well spoken".
Origin
Catalan, from Greek.
History
Saint Eulalia is a patron saint of Barcelona. In the United States Laia reached its best rank, 1631st, in 2022.
Popularity of the name Laia
Laia in the United States
Laia was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 494 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Laia. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Laia in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 99 births a year on average, against 67 in the five years before.
Laia in France
Laia was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 980 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Laia. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Laia in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 164 births a year on average, against 132 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Laia
Names from the same generation as Laia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laia mean?
Laia is a Catalan short form of Eulàlia, from the Greek eulalos, "well spoken".
What is the origin of the name Laia?
Catalan, from Greek.
Is Laia a girl's or a boy's name?
Laia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Laia?
In 2024, Laia was the 2053rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 94 births.
What are good sibling names for Laia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Zélie, Sybil, Gaia and Odette for a sister, Yunus, Prosper, Ollie and Alfie for a brother.