Laiya
Meaning of Laiya
Laiya is a feminine name whose precise roots are varied yet thematically coherent: it often appears as a modern offshoot of the Hebrew Leia, meaning “weary,” while in Tagalog laya conveys “freedom,” and in Catalan it echoes Laia, a diminutive of Eulalia (“well-spoken”). Phonetically, it bridges cultures with an English pronunciation of LAY-uh (/leɪˈjɑ/) and a Filipino LAY-yah (/leɪ-ˈja/). In the United States, Laiya first entered naming charts in 1978 at rank 752 and, despite modest ups and downs, rose to its peak position of 904 in 2019 before settling at rank 933 with 17 occurrences in 2024. Although it remains outside the top tiers, its clear vowel-consonant balance and layered meanings of independence and eloquence give it a quietly distinctive appeal for parents seeking a name that is both accessible and subtly expressive.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as LAY-uh (/leɪˈjɑ/)
Filipino
- Pronunced as LAY-yah (/leɪ-ˈja/)
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Notable People Named Laiya
| Laiya St. Clair - |
