Layana
Sweet-scented flower of Arabian regions.
Name Census estimates that about 818 living Americans carry the first name Layana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Layana today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Layana births was 2023 (119 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Layana. 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
818
~ 1 in 419,015 Americans
Peak year
2023
119 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,981
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Layana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Layana from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 363 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
Layana 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 Layana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Layanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Layana, while Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Layana
The name Layana is a feminine given name with origins in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Laya," which means "dissolution" or "merging." The name is believed to have first emerged during the ancient Vedic period in India, around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
In Hindu philosophy, the concept of "Laya" refers to the merging of the individual soul (Atman) with the universal soul (Brahman). This name is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of inner peace and harmony. The name Layana can be interpreted as "one who seeks the dissolution of individual existence into the divine."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Layana can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. These sacred texts, dating back to around the 5th century BCE, mention the concept of "Laya" and its significance in the spiritual journey.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Layana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Layana Sundari, a renowned classical dancer and performer from the 7th century CE in India. She was known for her mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance form and her dedication to the arts.
Another notable figure was Layana Devi, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and poet from Bengal, India. Her devotional poems and spiritual teachings continue to inspire many to this day. Layana Devi's birth year is estimated to be around 1500 CE.
In the 18th century, Layana Bai was a prominent musician and courtesan in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar II. She was renowned for her skills in classical Indian music and her patronage of the arts. Layana Bai lived from approximately 1730 to 1795.
More recently, Layana Sivaramakrishnan was an influential Indian writer and social activist from the 20th century. Born in 1908, she was a pioneer in promoting women's rights and education in India. Her literary works, including novels and short stories, explored themes of social injustice and gender inequality.
Another notable figure was Layana Rajapaksa, a Sri Lankan politician and the first female member of parliament in Sri Lanka's history. Born in 1890, she played a significant role in the country's independence movement and advocated for women's empowerment.
People
Layana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Layana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Layana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 818 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Layana 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 419,015 US residents.
Is Layana a common name?
We classify Layana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 824 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Layana most popular?
The single biggest year for Layana was 2023, when 119 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Layana is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Layana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Layana 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.