Layra
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Meaning & Origin
Layra is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Layra often also consider Quinnly, Kingsleigh, Cariya .
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Layra first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 41 babies have been named Layra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Layra is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,337 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,337
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Layra
Layra is a girl name .
Layra is currently ranked #14,337 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Layra include Lay, Laie, and Laykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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