Laylan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laylan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 5 babies have been named Laylan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laylan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #43,508 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,508
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Laylan is also used as a girl name, ranked #25941.
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About the Name Laylan
Laylan is a boy name .
Is Laylan a boy or girl name? Laylan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,508 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,941. Laylan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Laylan is currently ranked #43,508 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laylan include Lay, Layl, Layly, Laylie, Laie, and Laykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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