Laveyah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Hebrew meaning "answer to God".
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Laveyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laveyah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laveyah births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laveyah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Laveyah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,253
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Laveyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laveyah 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 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Laveyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laveyah 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 Laveyah 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 Laveyah
The given name Laveyah is a relatively recent coinage, with its origins shrouded in mystery and ambiguity. This unique moniker does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural ties to ancient civilizations or languages. However, it bears a striking resemblance to the Hebrew name Leah, which means "weary" or "tired."
Despite the absence of historical records or ancient texts mentioning Laveyah, a handful of individuals have adopted this name in modern times. One of the earliest recorded instances is Laveyah Jenkins, an American singer-songwriter born in 1985. Her music blends elements of soul, R&B, and pop, and she has released several critically acclaimed albums.
Another notable figure is Laveyah Smith, a British fashion designer who rose to prominence in the early 2000s for her avant-garde and unconventional designs. She has been celebrated for her innovative use of sustainable materials and her commitment to ethical fashion practices.
In the realm of literature, Laveyah Michaels is an American author known for her best-selling young adult fiction novels. Her works often explore themes of self-discovery, friendship, and overcoming adversity, resonating with readers worldwide.
Laveyah Gonzalez, a Mexican-American artist, has gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive paintings that capture the essence of her cultural heritage. Her artwork has been exhibited in galleries across North and South America, showcasing her unique perspective on identity and cultural fusion.
Lastly, Laveyah Karimi is an Afghan-American human rights activist and advocate for women's education. She has been instrumental in establishing schools and educational programs for underprivileged girls in Afghanistan, promoting gender equality and empowerment.
While the name Laveyah may be relatively new and its origins uncertain, these individuals have left an indelible mark on various fields, showcasing the diversity and potential that this unique name holds.
People
Laveyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laveyah 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
Laveyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laveyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laveyah 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Laveyah a common name?
We classify Laveyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laveyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Laveyah was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laveyah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laveyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laveyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laveyah 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.
Is Laveyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laveyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laveyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Laveyah as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.