Layden vs Taiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taiya

Girl #28,301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

American Japanese Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,301
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tai, Tay

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Popularity Comparison

Layden Rank #3,272
Taiya Rank #28,301

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #28301 for Taiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layden ___

  • Layden James
  • Layden Cole
  • Layden Reed
  • Layden Blake
  • Layden Grant
  • Layden Miles

Taiya ___

  • Taiya Rose
  • Taiya Jade
  • Taiya Noelle
  • Taiya Marie
  • Taiya Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Layden

Hayden Caiden Brayden Madison Peyton

If you choose Taiya

Kira Zoe Kai Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layden or Taiya more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Taiya at #28301 in the United States.

What do Layden and Taiya mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Taiya means "sun" (Japanese origin).

Are Layden and Taiya boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Taiya is primarily a girl name.

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