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Leyan

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Pronounced LAY-ahn /ˈleɪ.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: A form of Layan/Liyana — from the Arabic, 'soft; tender; gentle; supple'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Soft; tender; gentle: Leyan is a form of Layan. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'LAY-ahn').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form of Layan/Liyana — from the Arabic, 'soft; tender; gentle; supple'; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8196 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Leyan is a form of Layan/Liyana — from the Arabic, 'soft; tender; gentle; supple' (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'LAY-ahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, soft-and-tender at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Layan/Liyana means 'soft; tender; gentle; supple' in Arabic — Leyan is a form of it, lyrical and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'LAY-ahn').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Leyan — routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leyan mean?

Leyan is a form of Layan/Liyana — Arabic 'soft; tender; gentle'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Leyan?

It's said LAY-ahn /ˈleɪ.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leyan a boy or girl name?

Leyan is a girl's name.

How popular is Leyan?

Leyan is a very rare name in the U.S.