Layna
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Layna: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2014.
The name Layna is most often a modern English spelling variant of Lena, which in turn is typically a short form of names like Helena or Magdalena, ultimately from Greek roots meaning "light" or "torch," or possibly from the Hebrew for "woman from Magdala." While not widely borne by historical figures, its sound connects to the Hebrew name Laila, meaning "night," giving it a soft, dual association. There are no direct place connections nor famous bearers of note; this is a name that has risen in Scotland largely as a contemporary, lyrical choice. It shares a stylish, melodic quality with Alayna and Elena, and its popularity in Scotland since the 2000s reflects a broader trend toward modern, vowel-rich names with a gentle, international feel.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20144 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y