Laraya
Every Laraya since 1988 — 311 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laraya
Laraya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,812 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 311 American babies have been named Laraya. Its peak came in 2013, when 20 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 Laraya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laraya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,812 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,950 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,398 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,093 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,751 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,798 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,463 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,528 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,425 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,782 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,465 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,293 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,377 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,113 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,935 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,553 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,179 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,828 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,817 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,516 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,573 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,225 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,923 |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 7 | #12,550 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,848 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Laraya in 2025?
Laraya ranked #9,812 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Laraya?
311 babies have been named Laraya in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laraya most popular?
Laraya peaked in 2013, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Laraya a boy or girl name?
Laraya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laraya rising or falling?
Laraya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.