The nameLayan
Layan is an Arabic girl's name meaning "softness, gentleness". It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Layan comes from the Arabic lin, "softness, tenderness".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Layan reached 279th place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Popularity of the name Layan
Layan in the United States
Layan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,427 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Layan. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Layan in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 226 births a year on average, against 181 in the five years before.
Layan in the United Kingdom
Layan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 610 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Layan. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Layan in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 109 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Layan in France
Sibling names for Layan
Names from the same generation as Layan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Layan mean?
Layan comes from the Arabic lin, "softness, tenderness".
What is the origin of the name Layan?
Arabic.
Is Layan a girl's or a boy's name?
Layan is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
How popular is the name Layan?
In 2024, Layan was the 1024th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 245 births.
What are good sibling names for Layan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Violette, Zara, Etta and Alya for a sister, Zayd, Zayan, Yahya and Alistair for a brother.