Laina
Every Laina since 1906 — 3,569 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laina
Laina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,422 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 3,569 American babies have been named Laina. Its peak came in 2014, when 117 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,422 |
| 2024 | 82 | #2,278 |
| 2023 | 98 | #2,012 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2,132 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,501 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,390 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2,278 |
| 2018 | 84 | #2,212 |
| 2017 | 92 | #2,104 |
| 2016 | 99 | #2,008 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1,968 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1,771 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,787 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2,110 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,994 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,159 |
| 2009 | 102 | #2,025 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2,246 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,931 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1,790 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,082 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,300 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,756 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,596 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,902 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,192 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,132 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,118 |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,731 |
| 1980 | 36 | #2,628 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,723 |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,284 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,880 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,281 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,024 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laina in 2025?
Laina ranked #2,422 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laina?
3,569 babies have been named Laina in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laina most popular?
Laina peaked in 2014, when 117 newborns received the name.
Is Laina a boy or girl name?
Laina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laina rising or falling?
Laina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.