Cohen vs Laiana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohen

Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#239
Total SSA Count
1,475
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Co

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Laiana

Girl #5,053 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful wave, path of beauty"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,053
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Laia, Ana

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cohen Rank #239
Laiana Rank #5,053

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #5053 for Laiana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

Laiana ___

  • Laiana Rose
  • Laiana Grace
  • Laiana Marie
  • Laiana Pearl
  • Laiana Kai
  • Laiana Malia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Laiana

Kai Malia Noa Leilani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Laiana more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Laiana at #5053 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Laiana mean?

Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin). Laiana means "graceful wave, path of beauty" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cohen and Laiana boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Laiana is primarily a girl name.

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