US Popularity:4169
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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How Popular Is The Name Layna?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Layna is currently #2717 on The Bump
Girl:Layna is currently #1841 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Layna is currently #4169 in U.S. births
Girl:Layna is currently #2312 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#2312
in 2025
- 268
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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