Laina
Girl name · #2412 in 2025 · Uniqueness 71/100
Laina is currently the #2412 girl name in the United States — 74 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1964, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 24,324 girls born in 2025 was named Laina.
Babies named Laina per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 119-year story
Laina first appears in the Social Security records in 1906, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 117 girls were named Laina — good for #1768 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Laina against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Laina in class?
Laina scores 71 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Laina will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Laina is most common
Geography matters for names, and Laina is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Lainas were CA (6), FL (6), NJ (6), NY (6), PA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Laina
Statistically, parents drawn to Laina tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Leina, Malina, Layna, Lovina, and Jaina.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Laina | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2410 |
| 2024 | 82 | #2265 |
| 2023 | 98 | #2002 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2123 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2484 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2376 |
| 2019 | 80 | #2272 |
| 2018 | 84 | #2207 |
| 2017 | 92 | #2097 |
| 2016 | 99 | #1996 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1964 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1768 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1775 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2095 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1982 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2152 |
| 2009 | 102 | #2016 |
| 2008 | 88 | #2234 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1929 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1788 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2073 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2286 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2737 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2582 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2881 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laina a popular girl name?
Laina ranked #2412 among girls in 2025 with 74 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1964.
When was the name Laina most popular?
Laina peaked in 2014, when 117 American girls received the name (ranked #1768 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Laina?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 24,324 newborn American girls was named Laina. It scores 71/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.