Laysha
A feminine name of mixed origin, possibly derived from "laith" meaning "lion" in Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 864 living Americans carry the first name Laysha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laysha today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laysha births was 2004 (98 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laysha. 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
864
~ 1 in 396,706 Americans
Peak year
2004
98 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,044
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Laysha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laysha from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 627 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laysha 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 Laysha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Layshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Laysha, while Oregon, New Jersey, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Laysha
The given name Laysha is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "laysa," which means "not" or "no," suggesting a possible meaning of "the denied one" or "the refused one."
In some interpretations, the name Laysha is also associated with the Arabic word "layl," meaning "night," potentially signifying a connection to the celestial realms or the mystery of the nocturnal hours. However, the precise origins and meanings of the name remain subject to scholarly debate.
While the name Laysha does not appear to have been prominently featured in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in various historical records and chronicles, primarily from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Laysha was a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 10th century CE in the city of Córdoba, which was then part of the Umayyad Caliphate. This individual, whose full name was Laysha ibn Ahmad al-Qurtubi, made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Laysha al-Misri emerged as a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the city of Cairo, Egypt. Her intricate and beautiful works adorned many important texts of the time, earning her recognition for her artistic mastery.
During the 14th century, a revered Sufi mystic known as Laysha al-Baghdadi gained renown in the city of Baghdad for her profound spiritual teachings and her ability to guide seekers on the path of enlightenment.
In the 16th century, a powerful military commander named Laysha al-Mamluk rose to prominence in the Ottoman Empire, leading numerous successful campaigns and earning the respect of his peers for his strategic prowess and unwavering leadership.
More recently, in the 19th century, a celebrated poet and novelist named Laysha al-Sharqawi made her mark in the literary circles of Damascus, Syria, with her evocative verses and captivating narratives that captured the essence of her time and culture.
While these examples showcase some notable individuals who bore the name Laysha throughout history, it is important to note that the name has likely been carried by countless others whose stories and legacies may have been lost to the passage of time.
People
Laysha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laysha 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
Laysha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laysha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 864 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laysha 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 396,706 US residents.
Is Laysha a common name?
We classify Laysha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 876 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laysha most popular?
The single biggest year for Laysha was 2004, when 98 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laysha is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laysha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laysha 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.