Total births
273
Girls' name · since 2004
Laiyla
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 273 babies named Laiyla, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11726
- among girls today
- 273
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Laiyla is the #11726 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 273 recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Laiyla recorded 273 times among girls since 2004, holding rank #11726 nationally today, ahead of 34% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2024.
- #11726 among girls today
- 273 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 34% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laiyla is currently the #11726 girls' name in America, more common than 34% of girls - 273 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11726
- among girls today
- 273
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other girls
Laiyla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11726
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 34% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Laiyla was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
25 babies were named Laiyla in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Laiyla compares
273 43th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Laiyla's all-time total is 29% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laiyla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 273 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Laiyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laiyla splits its recorded history at 2014: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2021 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laiyla at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#11,726
Active since
2004
Laiyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2024
- Peak year (2011)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Laiyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Laiyla's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Laiyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 62
2000s
62 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 172 births (63% of all-time use).
Laiyla by state
Where Laiyla concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laiyla? ▼
Laiyla has been given to 273 babies in the U.S. since 2004, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #11726 as of the latest data. 25 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Laiyla most popular? ▼
Laiyla was most popular in the 2010s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Laiyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laiyla are Florida (5 births), Georgia (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Laiyla been used? ▼
Laiyla has been recorded in Social Security data since 2004, spanning 21 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Laiyla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laila, Lainey, Lailah, Laine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laiyla's data
- Laiyla's decade-level peak was the 2010s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Laiylas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Laiyla
Nearby Names Like Laiyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laiyla
Laila Girl
#371 43,484 births
Lainey Girl
#38 28,421 births
Lailah Girl
#1111 6,900 births
Laine Girl
#1651 4,051 births
Laina Girl
#2267 3,569 births
Compare Laiyla side by side: Laiyla vs Laila Laiyla vs Lainey Laiyla vs Lailah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Laiyla
Sureya #11725
72 births · Peak 2020
Camyla #11727
254 births · Peak 2021
Saaya #11724
122 births · Peak 2008
Jeriyah #11728
240 births · Peak 2011
Prabhleen #11723
75 births · Peak 2015
Salaya #11729
174 births · Peak 2023
Oluwanifemi #11722
241 births · Peak 2016
Anshi #11730
174 births · Peak 2008
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laiyla: #11726 Girls' Name - 273 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laiyla. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Laiyla draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.