The nameLaya
Laya is a short, musical name used in Indian and English speaking families alike.
- Girl's name
- Sanskrit
Meaning
In Sanskrit laya means "rhythm, tempo", a key idea in Indian classical music.
Origin
Sanskrit.
History
In the United States Laya reached 1896th place in 2019. In England and Wales it reached its best rank, 1362nd, in 2025.
Popularity of the name Laya
Laya in the United States
Laya was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 881 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Laya. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Laya in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 93 births a year.
Laya in France
Laya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 2,295 births over the decade, 72% of all recorded babies named Laya. Its rise began around 2015, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Laya in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 424 births a year on average, against 143 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Laya
Names from the same generation as Laya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laya mean?
In Sanskrit laya means "rhythm, tempo", a key idea in Indian classical music.
What is the origin of the name Laya?
Sanskrit.
Is Laya a girl's or a boy's name?
Laya is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Laya?
In 2024, Laya was the 2130th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 89 births.
What are good sibling names for Laya?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Edie, Klara, Ilyana and Iva for a sister, Eliott, Gus, Abbas and Amar for a brother.