Layan

Layan is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “prosperity life.” In 2024 it was given to 245 girls in the United States.

Layan at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“prosperity life”

About the name Layan

Layan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “prosperity life” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Layan first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1025 in 2024, and in 2024 245 babies received the name — 2,896 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Layan in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#1025 in 2024
Peak year
2022
Babies named Layan in 2024
245
Total since 1880
2,896

Layan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#279 in 2025
Babies named Layan in 2025
163
Total since 1996
973

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Layan mean?

Layan means “prosperity life” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Layan a boy or girl name?

Layan is a girl name. In 2024, 245 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Layan?

Layan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Layan?

Layan first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #1025 in 2024, and 245 babies were given the name in 2024.

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