Total births
364
Girls' name · since 1981
Laiza
Laiza has 364 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13927
- among girls today
- 364
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Laiza currently ranks #13927 among girls' names in America, with 364 babies recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Laiza recorded 364 times among girls since 1981, holding rank #13927 nationally today, ahead of 21% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2024.
- #13927 among girls today
- 364 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Laiza is currently the #13927 girls' name in America, more common than 21% of girls - 364 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #13927
- among girls today
- 364
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Laiza vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13927
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 21% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Laiza was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
50 babies were named Laiza in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Laiza compares
364 49th 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
Laiza's all-time total is 5% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Laiza | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 364 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Laiza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laiza splits its recorded history at 2004: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laiza at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#13,927
Active since
1981
Laiza popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2024
- Peak year (2000)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Laiza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Laiza's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Laiza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 72
1980s
72 births
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s
2000s
187 births
- 2010s 46
2010s
46 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 187 births (51% of all-time use).
Laiza by state
Where Laiza concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 14.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 52 | 14.3% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Laiza's total US births 14.3%
Even split
52 of 364 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laiza? ▼
Laiza has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13927 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Laiza most popular? ▼
Laiza was most popular in the 2000s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Laiza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laiza are California (52 births), Texas (52 births), Arizona (5 births).
How long has the name Laiza been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laiza since 1981 -- 44 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Laiza? ▼
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 Laiza's data
- Laiza's decade-level peak was the 2000s (187 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Laizas (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Laiza
Nearby Names Like Laiza
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laiza
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 Laiza side by side: Laiza vs Laila Laiza vs Lainey Laiza vs Lailah
Related Names
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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, 1981–2024 (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. "Laiza: #13927 Girls' Name - 364 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laiza. 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 Laiza 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.