Layna sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Lana, Layna, and Laila are the closest matches by sound. Most share Layna's Spanish-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"bright, radiant (from Slavic root)"
"guiding light, luminary"
"helper, one who assists"
"court dweller"
"defender of the people"
"honey-beautiful (mel + linda)"
"pale woodland"
"lake, pool (from Welsh Lynn element)"
"rye meadow, island clearing"
"gate to paradise"
"God is good"
"high, elevated place"
"bee"
"sky father, father god"
"spear ruler"
"selfless love (agape)"
"marsh clearing, ten's meadow"
"to flourish, to thrive"
"kernel, grain"
"bitter, sea of bitterness"
"God has helped, comforted by God"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Layna — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Slavic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Layna.
Rhythm: Layna is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.