Tidy-tips wildflower
Layia is primarily known as the botanical name for a genus of wildflowers in the daisy family, native to western North America. The genus was named in honor of George Tradescant Lay, a 19th-century naturalist and explorer. As a given name, it is often chosen for its melodic sound and connection to the natural world.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Layia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
