Unisex · #13,147 in 2026

Laquay

Current Rank
#13,147
Peak Rank
#8,779 (1987)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,779 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,435 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1987
First Year
1991
Last Year
1987
Peak Year
#8779
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
1992
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#8435
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Laquay

As a girl name

Laquay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1987, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 7 Laquays were born — ranking #8,779 that year. As of 2026, Laquay ranks #13,147 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Laquays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Laquay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 5 Laquays were born — ranking #8,435 that year. As of 2026, Laquay ranks #8,435 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Laquays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Laquay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laquay is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laquay

What does the name Laquay mean?
Laquay is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Laquay in 2026?
In 2026, Laquay ranks #13,147 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Laquay most popular?
Laquay reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #8,779 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Laquay a unisex name?
Yes — Laquay is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 71% of Laquays assigned female and 29% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Laquay?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laquay include Katharyne, Jerrell, Cornetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laquay

Laquay is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Laquay's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #8,779. Use the chart and map above to compare Laquay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.