What is the origin of the name Layah?

Layah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Layah?

Layah is currently ranked #3301 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Layah

LAY-uh

Popularity

#3301

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,306

Peak Year

#95 in 2016

First Recorded

1995

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Layah is a Hebrew name, meaning "belonging to God" or "devoted to God".

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Lay Lia

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Lay Lia

Spelling Variations

Laya

Similar Names

Hannah Sarah Ava

Personality Traits

faithfulkindcaringspiritual

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