Laya

Laya Meaning & Origin

About Laya
The surname Laya is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Spanish word "laja," which refers to a flat stone or slab. As a surname, Laya could have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a flat stone or a place with such stones. It could also be a locational name for someone from a place named Laya or a similar-sounding place. Additionally, Laya could have been a nickname for someone with a flat or broad face. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific region or context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Laya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Laya: 368
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,741
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Laya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laya in Braille

Here's how to represent Laya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Laya in braille

How to sign the name Laya using Sign Language

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

The name Laya in sign language

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