Laiyah is of Arabic origin, meaning 'noble' or 'high'. It is a unisex name but has gained more popularity for girls in recent years.
The name Laiyah saw a significant surge in popularity between 2011 and 2015, with the number of births almost doubling each year from 2011 to 2014. However, since 2016, the trend has been steadily declining, reaching its lowest point in recent years with only 14 births recorded in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 715 babies named Laiyah from 2003 to 2023.