Kayla
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Crowned; Pure
Background: The name Kayla originates as a modern name possibly derived from the Hebrew word 'kaelah,' meaning 'crowned.' Additionally, it may be linked to the Arabic 'kayyala,' which means 'pure.' This combination of meanings contributes to the name's contemporary appeal.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#105
Total births
346,297
Most popular decade
1990s
(468,366 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-235 ranks)
Years in Top 100
30
First recorded year
1933
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1983
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #5,484
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 47
- Peak rank
- #1,658
- Most recent year
- 2019
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,142
Female
- First year
- 1933
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,753
- Peak year
- 1991
- Peak year births
- 18,545
- Peak rank
- #12
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 931
- Recent rank
- #336
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).