Layia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Layia first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 69 babies have been named Layia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Layia is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #19,896 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,896
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Layia
Layia is a girl name .
Layia is currently ranked #19,896 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Layia include Lay, Laie, and Laykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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