Layna
Layna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright, shining light, or truth.
Origin and history
Layna is a modern English feminine name, often created as a phonetic spelling variant of Laina or a short form of Alayna and Helena. It has grown in modest usage in the United States over recent decades. The name carries associations of light or truth through its connections to classical Greek roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,196 babies in the United States have been named Layna since 1880. It ranks #3146 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1528.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.9 %)
- OH (12.5 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 745 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,230 |
| 2020-2029 | 575 |
Fun facts
- Layna often functions as a contemporary simplified spelling of names like Alaina, Laina, or Helena.
- The name has seen steady moderate use in the United States, with over 500 newborn girls given the name between 2020 and 2025.