Laasia
A feminine name of Finnish origin meaning "glass" or "made of glass".
Name Census estimates that about 231 living Americans carry the first name Laasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laasia today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laasia births was 1998 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laasia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
231
~ 1 in 1,483,785 Americans
Peak year
1998
18 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2014 SSA rank
#15,684
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Laasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laasia from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Laasia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laasia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laasia
The name Laasia finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "laaksha," meaning "mark" or "sign," suggesting a potential connection to auspicious markings or symbols.
During the Vedic period in ancient India, references to names with similar spellings, such as "Lakshmi" and "Lakshana," can be found in sacred Hindu texts like the Vedas and Upanishads. However, the exact appearance of the name Laasia in these ancient texts is not well documented.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Laasia was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE in the Indian subcontinent. Unfortunately, specific details about their life and works have been lost to history.
In the 12th century, a powerful queen named Laasia ruled over a small kingdom in the southern regions of India. She was known for her wise governance and patronage of the arts and literature during her reign.
During the 16th century, a famous poet and playwright named Laasia gained recognition in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for their exceptional literary works, which were celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
In the 18th century, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, Laasia Pandit, made significant contributions to the field of celestial calculations and the development of advanced mathematical techniques.
A notable figure from the 19th century was Laasia Devi, a prominent social reformer and activist who fought tirelessly for women's rights and education in India during the British colonial era.
While the name Laasia has its roots in ancient India, its usage and popularity have spread across various cultures and regions over time, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in diverse fields throughout history.
People
Laasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 231 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laasia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,483,785 US residents.
Is Laasia a common name?
We classify Laasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Laasia was 1998, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laasia is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laasia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.