Laurie vs Lya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurie

Girl #3,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,077
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lor

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Lya

Girl #2,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French Eastern European Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,892
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ly

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laurie Rank #3,077
Lya Rank #2,892

Lya is more popular, ranked #2892 vs #3077 for Laurie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laurie ___

  • Laurie Ann
  • Laurie Jean
  • Laurie Beth
  • Laurie Grace
  • Laurie Marie
  • Laurie Lee

Lya ___

  • Lya Rose
  • Lya Marie
  • Lya Grace
  • Lya Sofia
  • Lya Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laurie

Beth Amy Jo Meg Robin

If you choose Lya

Mia Ava Nora Leo Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurie or Lya more popular?

Lya is more popular, ranked #2892 compared to Laurie at #3077 in the United States.

What do Laurie and Lya mean?

Laurie means "victory, triumph" (Latin origin). Lya means "weary" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laurie and Lya boy or girl names?

Laurie is primarily a girl name. Lya is primarily a girl name.

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