Girl · #16,866 in 2026

Laysa

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

Current Rank

#16,866

Peak Rank

#8,505 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2012

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#8505

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laysa

Laysa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 12 Laysas were born — ranking #8,505 that year. As of 2026, Laysa ranks #16,866 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 88 Laysas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Laysa

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laysa

What does the name Laysa mean?

Laysa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laysa in 2026?

In 2026, Laysa ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Laysa most popular?

Laysa reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #8,505 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Laysa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Laysa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laysa include Dacie, Tifanny, Semhar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laysa

Laysa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Laysa's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #8,505. Use the chart and map above to compare Laysa'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.