| Meaning | bright, shining |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lay-na |
About Layna
Layna flows like a gentle melody, soft and harmonious yet distinctly present. This name achieves remarkable balance—familiar enough to be accessible, uncommon enough to be special. The 'ay' sound in the middle creates a bright, open feeling, while the gentle consonants frame it beautifully. Layna has a contemporary feel without being trendy, ensuring it won't feel dated in twenty years. The name suggests someone kind and approachable, with inner strength that reveals itself gradually. It's versatile across different personalities and life paths, never forcing a particular identity. Layna pairs well with various middle and surnames, showing excellent adaptability. The spelling is intuitive enough to avoid constant corrections while distinctive enough to stand out. Parents seeking a name that's pretty without being overly feminine, strong without being harsh, find Layna particularly appealing. It has international appeal, working across different languages and cultures with ease while maintaining its gentle, musical character.
Nicknames for Layna
| Lay |
| Laynie |
| Nana |
| Lana |
| Laynie |
Famous People Named Layna
| Layna Laurel | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Layna Friedman | American attorney and political commentator |
| Layna LeMay | Canadian film and television actress |
| Layna McConkey | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Layna Al Karam | Lebanese fashion designer |
| Layna Ali | British poet and author |
| Layna Gallagher | American professional golfer |
| Layna Lazdins | Latvian track and field athlete |
| Layna Somsen | Dutch long-distance runner |
| Layna Martinez | Mexican actress and model |
| Layna Murphy | Irish broadcast journalist |
| Layna Rivas | Venezuelan beauty queen and model |
| Layna Seghi | Italian artistic gymnast |
| Layna Ynestrillas | Filipino actress and singer |
| Layna Nguyen | different from #1 - Vietnamese-American actress |
| Layna Roberts | Canadian photographer and artist |
| Layna Davis | British politician |
| Layna Dugan | American entrepreneur and businesswoman |
| Layna Smith | Australian painter and sculptor |
Characters Named Layna
| Layna Stark | Character in a fantasy novel series |
| Layna Rivers | Protagonist in a mystery thriller novel |
| Layna Grey | Character in a science fiction TV show |
| Layna Johnson | Teenage protagonist in a coming-of-age novel |
| Layna Adams | Detective in a crime drama movie |
| Layna Hartfield | Witch in a fantasy video game |
| Layna Montgomery | Secret agent in a spy novel series |
| Layna Parker | Princess in a fairytale story |
| Layna Turner | Scientist in a futuristic dystopian novel |
| Layna Mitchell | Space explorer in a science fiction movie |
| Layna Hamilton | Time traveler in a science fiction TV series |
| Layna Williams | Adventurous archaeologist in a video game |
| Layna Evans | Romantic lead in a romance novel |
| Layna Roberts | Singer-songwriter in a musical film |
| Layna Davis | Paranormal investigator in a horror book series |
| Layna Carter | High school student in a teen drama TV show |
| Layna Hayes | Pirate captain in a fantasy adventure movie |
| Layna Brooks | Journalist in a political thriller novel |
| Layna Walker | Vampire in a supernatural romance book series |
| Layna Foster | Zombie hunter in a post-apocalyptic video game |