Layana is a modern name with more than one possible source: it can be a stretched form of Liana or Leanna, an elaboration of the Arabic Layan, "soft" or "gentle", or a fresh spin on Layla. It is a sound-driven choice used by families of many backgrounds. Layana climbed to number 1,733 in 2023, its best rank, and stands at number 2,710 in 2025, with 64 births.