Layia

Layia Meaning & Origin

About Layia
The name "Layia" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "layyin" which means "gentle" or "soft." It can also be associated with the Arabic word "layali" which means "nights." Overall, the name Layia is often interpreted as representing someone who is gentle, soft-spoken, or associated with the beauty and tranquility of the night.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layia are female.

Layia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
L
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/layia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('L', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layia in Braille

Here's how to represent Layia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Layia in braille

How to Spell the Name Layia in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Layia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Layia in sign language

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