Lay

Q: Is Lay a boy or girl name?

Lay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #42564, and as a boy name it ranks #13394.

Q: How popular is the name Lay?

Lay is ranked #42564 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ l-AY ]

Girl Name #42,564 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lay is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AY.

Parents who love the name Lay often also consider Aniye, Bow, Ellyza .

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Popularity Over Time

#42,564

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #42,564
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Layla #37 Laylani #928 Layan #1026 Laylah #1059 Layne #1275 Laynee #1531 Laynie #1574 Layana #1983

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Also a Boy Name

Lay is also used as a boy name, ranked #13394.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lay

Is Lay a boy or girl name?

Lay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #42564. As a boy name, it is ranked #13394. Lay is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lay?

Lay is pronounced l-AY.

How popular is the name Lay?

Lay is currently ranked #42564 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Lay a common or rare name?

Lay is an uncommon name, ranked #42564 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lay

Lay is a girl name .

Is Lay a boy or girl name? Lay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,564 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,394. Lay is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lay is currently ranked #42,564 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lay include Layla, Laylani, Layan, Laylah, Layne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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