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Laiken

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Pronounced LAY-kuhn /ˈleɪ.kən/Medium

Meaning: lake, from the lakeMedium

In 30 seconds: Laiken is an English name meaning 'lake' or 'from the lake', a modern nature-inspired spelling.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaninglake, from the lake
U.S. rank (2025)#2502 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births71 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,934

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The meaning is straightforward, drawn from the word lake, giving the name a clear connection to water and open landscape. Laiken is a contemporary creation with this 'lake' sense, recorded here without older spellings or known bearers.

The invented spelling lets it read as a fresh, place-of-nature name while keeping a familiar two-syllable rhythm.

Did you know? Laiken is a spelling variant of Laken, so it keeps the same core meaning, 'lake' or 'from the lake', while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Laiken — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Laiken — meaning/etymology

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If you like Laiken…

Laken— a simpler spelling of the same 'lake' name
Lake— the nature word at the root of Laiken's meaning
Laila— shares Laiken's soft 'Lai-' opening sound
Brooke— another water-themed nature name with a clear meaning
Raelyn— a comparable modern coined name with a similar feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laiken mean?

Laiken is a variant of Laken meaning 'lake' or 'from the lake', from the English word lake.

How do you pronounce Laiken?

It's commonly said LAY-kuhn /ˈleɪ.kən/.

Is Laiken a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Laiken is used as a girl name.

How popular is Laiken?

In 2024, Laiken ranked #2674 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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