US Popularity:3444
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Light, torch
Layna is a girl's name of Greek origin that means "light" or "torch," encouraging baby to set a positive example for the people around them. Torches are seen as a sign of hope or enlightenment—think Statue of Liberty—letting baby know that they're strong enough to lead the way. Layna is considered an alternate spelling of the names Laina and Lana.
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Layna Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Layna is currently #2720 on The Bump
Girl:Layna is currently #1204 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Layna is currently #3444 in U.S. births
Girl:Layna is currently #1256 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3444
in 2022
+ 242
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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