Laika
Fact sheet
- Name
- Laika
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Laika has its roots in Russian and translates to 'the barking one'.
What does the name Laika mean?
Laika is a female first name from Russian, which translates to 'the barking one'. The designation comes from the Russian verb layat' (лаять), which stands for 'to bark'. In Russia, this name is primarily found as a designation for dogs.
Where does the name Laika come from?
Laika is a female first name with Russian origin, carrying the meaning 'the barking one'. The name is derived from the Russian word layat' (лаять), which means 'to bark'. It is rooted in the Russian language.
How do you pronounce Laika?
Laika is pronounced like 'Leika'.
Popularity
In Germany, Laika is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female baby names. The best placement the name achieved was 3,656th in 2012. In the last ten years, Laika has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Laika ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Balalaika / Kiki / Lai / Laik / Laiki / Leica / Like / Liki / Lisquette
Similar first names
Famous people
- Dog Laika (The first living being to orbit the Earth)
- Laika the wolf (One of 5 wolf sisters at the Bielefeld Zoo)
- Laika Fatien (French jazz singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Laika
What does the name Laika mean?
Laika is a female first name of Russian origin and means 'the barking one'.
Where does the name Laika come from?
The name Laika has its origin in Russian and is derived from the verb 'layat'' (лаять), which means 'to bark'.
How popular is the name Laika?
Laika is primarily known in Russia as a name for dogs, but it is rarely used as a first name for people.