Layken is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from an Irish surname meaning "from the lake." This name gained popularity as a first name for females in recent years, perhaps due to its melodic sound and association with nature. It consists of three syllables: LAY-ken, with the stress typically falling on the second syllable. Layken is not a shortened or variant spelling of any other well-known names, standing alone as an uncommon yet appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.
It seems Layken was quite popular as a baby girl name starting around the late '80s to early '90s, with a noticeable spike in popularity from 1997 onwards, peaking at 66 births in 2014 and then tapering off slightly. However, it's important to note that this data only represents a subset of total births in any given year, so while Layken may have been popular among parents choosing unique names, it wasn't necessarily one of the most common names overall during these years.