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Layota

lay-OH-tuh /leɪˈoʊtə/

At a glance

In short
Layota is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls, with origins uncertain but a melodic sound that adds elegance to any child's identity.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1984 (#9,144)
Babies in 1984
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#9,144 in 1984
First recorded
1978

Meaning of Layota

Layota is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. With its origins uncertain, Layota has a melodic sound that adds an air of elegance to any child's identity. Pronounced as lay-OH-tuh (/leɪˈoʊtə/), this name rolls off the tongue smoothly and effortlessly. The variations of Layota are limited, with Leota being the only notable alternative. Though not widely popular in recent years, Layota has made appearances in the United States, ranking as high as 9143 in 1984 and 9750 in 1978. Despite its relatively low occurrence, Layota carries an air of sophistication and charm that make it a perfect choice for parents seeking a one-of-a-kind name for their little girl.

How to pronounce Layota

Popularity of Layota in the U.S.

Layota was last recorded in the U.S. in 1984, ranked #9,144 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 1978.

Bar and line chart: Layota in the U.S., 1978–1984. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1984. Line: rank among girl names, peak #9,144 in 1984.
  • Girls named Layota (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1978–1984. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1978⁠–⁠1984 3 rows
Layota: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198469,144▲ 1,131
1983510,275back (not recorded in 1979–1982)
197859,750new