Laith
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaninglion · Arabic
- US rank
- #893
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #893 in 2025
266 babies were named Laith in the US in 2025. It has climbed 310 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Laith you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,423 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Laith, 266 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Laith would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLaith first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearLaith is at its all-time high right now: #893 in 2025.
- Then vs nowLaith is 7.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 45,662 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,423.
- TrendLaith has climbed 310 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #893. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLaith is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #345, followed by New York (#434) and Virginia (#587). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Laith means “lion”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Laith
Laith is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “lion”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-ith”. US birth records list Laith for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 49 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #893 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #893, with 266 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 206,612 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 77,580 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,180 boys |
| 2010s | 71 | 14,053 boys |
| 2020s | 119 | 8,423 boys |
Other spellings of Laith
More English boy names
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Laith
What does the name Laith mean?
Laith means “lion” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Laith?
Laith has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Laith a boy or girl name?
Laith is a boy name.
How popular is the name Laith?
Laith ranked #893 for US boys in 2025, given to 266 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#893).