Laia

Laia is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 94 girls in the United States.

Laia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Laia

Laia belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Laia first appears in Social Security records in 1980. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1631 in 2022, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 1,045 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laia in US records

First recorded (US)
1980
Best US rank
#1631 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Laia in 2024
94
Total since 1880
1,045

Laia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#1948 in 2022
Babies named Laia in 2025
5
Total since 1996
105

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laia mean?

The meaning of Laia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Laia a boy or girl name?

Laia is a girl name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laia?

Laia comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Laia?

Laia first appears in US records in 1980. Its best-ever ranking was #1631 in 2022, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.