girl name
Kayla
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#364 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kayla in the US, 1880–2025
Kayla first appears in US records in 1933. It peaked in 1991, when 18,545 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 838.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kayla a boy or a girl name?
Kayla is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kayla?
In 2025, Kayla ranked #364 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kayla most popular?
Kayla was most popular in 1991, when about 18,545 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.