The nameLayana
Layana is a modern, melodic name that appeared in the United States in the 2020s.
- Girl's name
- Modern
Meaning
Layana is a recent creation, close to Layla and Liana.
Origin
Modern.
History
In the United States Layana reached its best rank, 1731st, in 2023. In England and Wales it reached 1743rd in 2024.
Popularity of the name Layana
Layana in the United States
Layana was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 363 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Layana. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Layana 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: 73 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Layana in France
Layana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,450 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Layana. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Layana in France were born before 2018, 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 312 births a year.
Sibling names for Layana
Names from the same generation as Layana, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Layana mean?
Layana is a recent creation, close to Layla and Liana.
What is the origin of the name Layana?
Modern.
Is Layana a girl's or a boy's name?
Layana is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Layana?
In 2024, Layana was the 1984th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 99 births.
What are good sibling names for Layana?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Akari, Liora, Leonora and Inaya for a sister, Eyden, Yunus, Younes and Matheo for a brother.