girl's name
Layka
lay-KAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 40
Layka is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2012, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2012.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Layka Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Layka?
In 2024, Layka was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Layka Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Layka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Layka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Layka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Layka
- Pronunciation lay-KAH
Sibling Names for Layka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Layka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Layka
Is Layka a girl's or a boy's name?
Layka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Layka?
Layka has 2 syllables.
When was Layka most popular?
Layka peaked in 2012, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.