Laya is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3482 in 2005 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 137 births ranking #1543. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 258.3%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 42,970 girls born was named Laya. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.