Layni
- US rank
- #5,099
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,827 in 2022
25 babies were named Layni in the US in 2025. It has climbed 984 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Layni you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 64,103 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Layni, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Layni would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLayni first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #3,827.
- TrendLayni has climbed 984 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,099. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Layni
Layni is a girl name of French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-yni”. US birth records list Layni for girls from 1994 to 2025, in 30 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #3,827 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,099, with 25 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.4 | 408,163 girls |
| 2000s | 9.7 | 102,669 girls |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 108,814 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 60,000 girls |
Other spellings of Layni
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Layni
What is the origin of the name Layni?
Layni has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Layni a boy or girl name?
Layni is a girl name.
How popular is the name Layni?
Layni ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#3,827).