girl's name
Linayah
lee-nah-YAH (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 157
Linayah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2019, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2012.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Linayah 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 | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 85 |
How Popular Is Linayah?
In 2025, Linayah was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Linayah 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 Linayah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Linayah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Linayah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Linayah
- French lee-nah-YAH
Sibling Names for Linayah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Linayah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Linayah
How popular is the name Linayah?
In 2025, Linayah was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Linayah a girl's or a boy's name?
Linayah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Linayah?
Linayah has 3 syllables.
When was Linayah most popular?
Linayah peaked in 2019, when 20 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Linayah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Linayah currently ranks #2,190 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.