Laythan dances into the world like a burst of marigolds in a sun-soaked plaza, his name a spirited fusion of the Latin laetus, “joyful,” and the melodic –than ending that whispers of strength and grandeur. He carries the warmth of a summer fiesta in his syllables, conjuring images of cheerful laughter echoing off terracotta rooftops. Though still a rarer spark—hovering in the 800s and 900s of U.S. baby-name charts over the past two decades—Laythan’s bright promise feels anything but shy, growing from a handful of five newborns in 2024 to glimpses of even greater popularity in years past. Picture him as that unexpected beam of light at dawn, a bearer of alegría and fresh beginnings, destined to leave a trail of smiles wherever he goes.