Laiana
A Hawaiian name meaning "very sacred" or "heavenly".
Name Census estimates that about 240 living Americans carry the first name Laiana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laiana today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laiana births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laiana. 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
240
~ 1 in 1,428,143 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,079
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Laiana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laiana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 105 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laiana 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 Laiana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Laiana
The name Laiana is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is a relatively modern name, emerging in the late 20th century as a combination of the Hawaiian names Lana and Aiana.
Lana is a Hawaiian name that means "calm" or "peace." It is derived from the Hawaiian word "lana," which refers to the floating or hovering motion of clouds or mist. Aiana, on the other hand, is a feminine name with roots in Polynesian cultures, where it is often associated with the concept of "beautiful" or "radiant."
While the name Laiana has no direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components, Lana and Aiana, have been used as individual names in Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures for centuries. The blending of these two names into the modern form of Laiana is a testament to the enduring influence of Hawaiian and Polynesian naming traditions in contemporary times.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Laiana can be found in the 1980s, when it began to gain popularity among Hawaiian families and communities. However, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage likely predate its official documentation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Laiana, albeit with varying spellings and cultural backgrounds. One such individual is Laiana Kanoa-Wong, a Hawaiian singer and songwriter born in 1985, who has contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Hawaiian music and culture.
Another notable figure is Laiana Tuzii, a Brazilian actress and model born in 1984, who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and television shows in her home country.
In the field of sports, Laiana Lewin, a Brazilian volleyball player born in 1981, has represented her country in several international competitions and has won multiple titles and accolades.
In the realm of literature, Laiana Buchan, a Scottish author born in 1957, has published several novels and short stories exploring themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage.
Lastly, Laiana Sena, a Mozambican philanthropist and activist born in 1972, has dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for social justice and human rights in her home country and beyond.
People
Laiana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laiana 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
Laiana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laiana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 240 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laiana 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 1,428,143 US residents.
Is Laiana a common name?
We classify Laiana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 242 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laiana most popular?
The single biggest year for Laiana was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laiana is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laiana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laiana 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.