Jayla
Jayla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสeษชlษ/
Meaning and origin of Jayla
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
1990s coinage similar to Jaylen and Kayla.
How popular is Jayla?
Since 1880, 46,432 girls and 51 boys in the U.S. have been named Jayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #99 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #6311 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #530 for girls, with 569 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jayla
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Sibling name ideas for Jayla
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Jayla FAQ
What does the name Jayla mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. 1990s coinage similar to Jaylen and Kayla.
How popular is the name Jayla?
Since 1880, 46,432 girls and 51 boys in the U.S. have been named Jayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #99 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #6311 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #530 for girls, with 569 babies given the name.
Is Jayla a boy or girl name?
Jayla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,432 girls and 51 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.