Kayla
Kayla is a modern American name that emerged in the 1950s, likely derived from the Irish name Kayley or as a variation of Michaela. It can also be traced to Hebrew origins meaning 'crown' or 'laurel.'
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 790. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,336
- 2012: 3,776
- 2013: 3,261
- 2014: 3,012
- 2015: 2,740
- 2016: 2,471
- 2017: 2,128
- 2018: 1,892
- 2019: 1,613
- 2020: 1,340
- 2021: 1,217
- 2022: 1,133
- 2023: 952
- 2024: 935
- 2025: 838
- 2026 (projected): 790
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Popular in the 1990s and 2000s, giving it a millennial generation feel
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Cayla, Kaylah, Kaila)
- •Works well across many cultures and languages
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
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Kayla Itsines
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Kayla McBride
Professional basketball player
Statistics
346,570
Total births since 1880
1991
Peak year
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