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Layna

♀ Girl

Pronounced LAYN-a /ˈleɪn.æ/Medium

Meaning: TorchMedium

In 30 seconds: Layna is an English girl's name meaning 'torch'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningTorch
U.S. rank (2025)#2312 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births79 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419472025

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

Layna comes through English with the meaning 'torch'. The bright image of a torch sits behind a soft, simple spelling, making it a gentle name with a warm sense at its core.

The two-syllable build and the open 'a' ending give it an easy, modern lilt that suits its light-bearing meaning.

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

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Laina— a fellow English choice
Dana— shares Layna's English roots
Lilyanna— shares Layna's English roots
Donna— shares the -na ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Layna mean?

Layna is usually explained as meaning 'torch' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Layna?

It's commonly said LAYN-a /ˈleɪn.æ/.

Is Layna a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Layna?

In 2024, Layna ranked #2044 in the U.S. for girls, with 95 births recorded.

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