Kayla
Kayla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪ.lə/
Meaning and origin of Kayla
- A female given name of modern usage.
Etymology
A modern invention possibly based on Kay or Michaela; possibly formed on the pattern of Layla.
How popular is Kayla?
Since 1880, 346,570 girls and 574 boys in the U.S. have been named Kayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #1585 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #364 for girls, with 838 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kayla
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Sibling name ideas for Kayla
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Kayla FAQ
What does the name Kayla mean?
A female given name of modern usage. A modern invention possibly based on Kay or Michaela; possibly formed on the pattern of Layla.
How popular is the name Kayla?
Since 1880, 346,570 girls and 574 boys in the U.S. have been named Kayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #1585 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #364 for girls, with 838 babies given the name.
Is Kayla a boy or girl name?
Kayla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 346,570 girls and 574 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.