Life or breath
Lavayah is a modern American coinage, likely a creative variation of the Hebrew name Chaya, meaning 'life', or influenced by the name Nevaeh. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and spiritual resonance. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is frequently associated with vitality and breath.
Less common today
Lavayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,668 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
