Lake or body of water
Layken is a modern English invented name, likely derived from the word 'lake' with the popular '-en' suffix. It gained some visibility in the early 2010s due to its use in contemporary young adult literature. It follows the trend of nature-inspired surnames being adapted into first names.
About 74 girls were named Layken in 2025.
Protagonist of the novel Slammed · Slammed by Colleen Hoover
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
