Layana
Every Layana since 1978 — 889 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Layana
Layana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,710 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 889 American babies have been named Layana. Its peak came in 2023, when 119 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 Layana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Layana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,710 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,975 |
| 2023 | 119 | #1,733 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,912 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,319 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,756 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,758 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,633 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,731 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,207 |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,931 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,903 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,832 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,496 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,855 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,084 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,167 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,254 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,904 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,351 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,491 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,656 |
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| 2002 | 8 | #11,716 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Layana in 2025?
Layana ranked #2,710 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Layana?
889 babies have been named Layana in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Layana most popular?
Layana peaked in 2023, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Layana a boy or girl name?
Layana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Layana rising or falling?
Layana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.