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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Laia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lahyam|Laiah
CelticGirl↓ Declining

Laia

LY-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2056
↓ Declining
#2056
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 23
Peak rank
#1631 in 2022
5yr change
-65 ranks
Birth frequency
2.6 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2056 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Laia

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2056

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-65 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Laia scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CatalanClassicFeminine2-syllableRareSoft-soundingInternationalVintage charmDiminutive form
Character
creative spiritindependent thinkercompassionate heartartistic visionfree-spirited soul
STRONG
High confidence

Laia is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2056 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -65 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2056 · very rare
Laia at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive form derived from Eulalia, meaning 'well-spoken' or 'eloquent' in Latin, with roots in Greek.
Language root:Catalan · Latin
Peak rank:#1631 in 2022
5yr change:-65 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Laia Costa
Actress
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Laia illustration
Name Intelligence
Laia · Overview
Summary

Laia is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2056 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Laia carries a soft, gentle, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 65 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
laia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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