Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Lavaya

Name: Popularity of the name Lavaya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lavaya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#7,455 (2012)

Total Babies

169

5-Yr Trend

-4%

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#7455

Peak Rank

169

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lavaya

The earliest SSA record of Lavaya as a baby girl name dates back to 2006, when 6 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Lavaya — #7,455 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 60% of all recorded Lavayas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 169 Lavayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Lavaya

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

Avaya
Lavanya
Lanaya
Lavada
Lavaca
Lavaa
Lavasa
Lavina
Levana
Levina
Lovato
Livia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavaya

What does the name Lavaya mean?

Lavaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lavaya in 2026?

In 2026, Lavaya ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lavaya most popular?

Lavaya reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,455 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Lavaya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lavaya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lavaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavaya include Nollie, Timiya, Semiyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lavaya

Lavaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 169 births in the dataset. Lavaya's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavaya'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.