Lajada, of Latin origin, translates to 'laugh' or 'lighten'. It's an uncommon yet distinctive choice for a girl's name, suggesting a sense of joy and brightness. Historically, it has been used as a given name in parts of Spain and Latin America.
The name Lajada experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades. It peaked around the late 1990s and early 2000s with a high of 18 births in 2000, but has since declined, with only 5 births recorded in 2016. Overall, there were 169 babies named Lajada between 1977 and 2011, with the highest concentrations occurring between 1994 and 2004.