Total births
486
Girls' name · since 1999
Layanna
486 babies named Layanna in U.S. Social Security records since 1999, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3266
- among girls today
- 486
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
486 babies have been named Layanna since 1999, making it today's #3266 girls' name.
Layanna has 486 recorded births among girls since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3266 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #3266 among girls today
- 486 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Layanna is currently the #3266 girls' name in America, more common than 82% of girls - 486 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3266
- among girls today
- 486
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other girls
Layanna vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3266
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 82% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Layanna was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
49 babies were named Layanna in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Layanna compares
486 Top 45% higher than 55% of 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
Layanna's all-time total is 27% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Layanna | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 486 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Layanna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Layanna's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Layanna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,266
Active since
1999
Layanna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Layanna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Layanna's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Layanna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
- 2010s
2010s
211 births
- 2020s
2020s
201 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 211 births (43% of all-time use).
Layanna by state
Where Layanna concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 10 | 2.1% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.0% |
Ohio share of Layanna's total US births 2.1%
Even split
10 of 486 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Layanna? ▼
486 babies have been named Layanna since 1999. It currently ranks #3266 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 49 births.
When was Layanna most popular? ▼
Layanna was most popular in the 2010s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Layanna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Layanna are Ohio (10 births), California (6 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Layanna been used? ▼
Records for Layanna go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Layanna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Layla, Laylah, Layne, Layan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Layanna's data
- Layanna's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (211 total births) through the 2020s (201) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Layannas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Layanna
Nearby Names Like Layanna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Layanna
Layla Girl
#37 129,136 births
Laylah Girl
#1062 7,297 births
Layne Girl
#1277 5,679 births
Layan Girl
#1033 3,225 births
Layna Girl
#2044 3,196 births
Compare Layanna side by side: Layanna vs Layla Layanna vs Laylah Layanna vs Layne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Layanna
Kenslee #3265
1,352 births · Peak 2018
Amaiah #3267
872 births · Peak 2025
Rosabella #3264
1,223 births · Peak 2020
Freja #3268
556 births · Peak 2024
Arantza #3263
1,223 births · Peak 2014
Avielle #3269
648 births · Peak 2020
Anaiya #3262
2,240 births · Peak 2006
Jaziyah #3270
1,148 births · Peak 2011
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, 1999–2025 (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. "Layanna: #3266 Girls' Name - 486 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/layanna. 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 Layanna 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.