Laith
Borrowed from Arabic لَيْث (layṯ).
Every Laith since 1969 — 3,608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laith
Laith is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #896 in 2025 with 266 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 3,608 American babies have been named Laith. Its peak came in 2025, when 266 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Laith stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laith year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 266 | #896 |
| 2024 | 231 | #978 |
| 2023 | 206 | #1,057 |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,074 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1,192 |
| 2020 | 157 | #1,207 |
| 2019 | 185 | #1,081 |
| 2018 | 180 | #1,093 |
| 2017 | 163 | #1,158 |
| 2016 | 126 | #1,396 |
| 2015 | 127 | #1,373 |
| 2014 | 136 | #1,303 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1,374 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,569 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,570 |
| 2010 | 90 | #1,705 |
| 2009 | 91 | #1,715 |
| 2008 | 106 | #1,528 |
| 2007 | 82 | #1,788 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,196 |
| 2005 | 69 | #1,862 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,739 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,974 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,014 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,139 |
| 2000 | 43 | #2,280 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,155 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,017 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,220 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,906 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,152 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laith mean?
Borrowed from Arabic لَيْث (layṯ).
How popular is the name Laith in 2025?
Laith ranked #896 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 266 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laith?
3,608 babies have been named Laith in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laith most popular?
Laith peaked in 2025, when 266 newborns received the name.
Is Laith a boy or girl name?
Laith is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laith rising or falling?
Laith is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.