NAME PROFILE
Laiyah
A Scottish Gaelic form of James meaning 'supplanter'; it represents a person who is steadfast, resourceful, and possesses a warm, dependable spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 736 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2011 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 25%TX — 25%NC — 18%FL — 18%CA — 14%
Notable People
Hamish Blake (Comedian and Media Personality) · Hamish Linklater (Actor, Midnight Mass) · Hamish Bowles (Editor-at-Large for Vogue) · Hamish Watson (Professional Rugby Union Player) · Hamish Carter (Olympic Gold Medalist Triathlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HamieMish
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