Lafaye
Lafaye is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,493 in the US, popular nicknames include Laf, Lay, and Lafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lafaye is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lafaye often also consider California, Odene, Ailsa .
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Historical Record
Lafaye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 159 babies have been named Lafaye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lafaye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,493 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,493
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Lafaye
Lafaye is a girl name .
Lafaye is currently ranked #68,493 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lafaye include Laf, Lay, Lafie, and Lafaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis