Layra
Layra is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,337 in the US, popular nicknames include Lay and Layie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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 Kingsleigh, Quinnly, Evaya .
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Historical Record
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
Nicknames
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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 and Layie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis