Girl
Kayla
pure, laurel
About Kayla
Popular for good reason, this name delivers consistent appeal across decades and demographics. The strong 'K' opening creates immediate impact, while the flowing ending softens it perfectly. It's contemporary without being trendy, familiar without being common, and feminine while projecting strength. The name has achieved that remarkable status of being widely recognized yet never feeling overused. It works beautifully from childhood through adulthood, sounding equally appropriate on a kindergartener and a CEO. The pronunciation is straightforward, the spelling intuitive, and the overall package is simply pleasing to the ear. It offers limited nickname options, which many parents see as a plus—the name is complete as is. For families wanting something current, recognizable, and broadly appealing without sacrificing individuality, this delivers reliably. It's a safe choice that never feels boring.
Popularity of the Name Kayla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #984 | ||||
| 1960 | #935 | ||||
| 1962 | #813 | ||||
| 1963 | #837 | ||||
| 1964 | #822 | ||||
| 1965 | #820 | ||||
| 1966 | #832 | ||||
| 1967 | #878 | ||||
| 1968 | #871 | ||||
| 1969 | #730 | ||||
| 1970 | #854 | ||||
| 1971 | #830 | ||||
| 1972 | #764 | ||||
| 1973 | #866 | ||||
| 1974 | #771 | ||||
| 1975 | #766 | ||||
| 1976 | #726 | ||||
| 1977 | #693 | ||||
| 1978 | #672 | ||||
| 1979 | #673 | ||||
| 1980 | #590 | ||||
| 1981 | #583 | ||||
| 1982 | #133 | ||||
| 1983 | #81 | ||||
| 1984 | #100 | ||||
| 1985 | #109 | #157 | |||
| 1986 | #64 | #38 | |||
| 1987 | #27 | #44 | |||
| 1988 | #20 | #74 | |||
| 1989 | #20 | #66 | |||
| 1990 | #14 | #90 | |||
| 1991 | #12 | #19 | #570 | #12 | |
| 1992 | #13 | #18 | #488 | #15 | |
| 1993 | #16 | #30 | #483 | #18 | |
| 1994 | #12 | #22 | #17 | ||
| 1995 | #11 | #24 | #17 | ||
| 1996 | #11 | #39 | #306 | #27 | |
| 1997 | #12 | #444 | #48 | #379 | #23 |
| 1998 | #12 | #450 | #32 | #283 | #22 |
| 1999 | #13 | #355 | #52 | #231 | #23 |
| 2000 | #13 | #279 | #37 | #186 | #24 |
| 2001 | #17 | #245 | #31 | #186 | #28 |
| 2002 | #19 | #211 | #38 | #112 | #29 |
| 2003 | #16 | #184 | #38 | #103 | #31 |
| 2004 | #18 | #193 | #42 | #88 | #34 |
| 2005 | #25 | #144 | #40 | #68 | #43 |
| 2006 | #26 | #109 | #45 | #59 | #38 |
| 2007 | #26 | #113 | #51 | #53 | #46 |
| 2008 | #28 | #113 | #51 | #48 | #50 |
| 2009 | #35 | #101 | #46 | #43 | #48 |
| 2010 | #49 | #91 | #59 | #42 | #53 |
| 2011 | #59 | #72 | #54 | #21 | #48 |
| 2012 | #69 | #104 | #101 | #33 | #64 |
| 2013 | #96 | #133 | #95 | #45 | #83 |
| 2014 | #101 | #157 | #97 | #46 | #95 |
| 2015 | #116 | #194 | #136 | #68 | #102 |
| 2016 | #129 | #210 | #165 | #70 | #106 |
| 2017 | #138 | #240 | #156 | #70 | #115 |
| 2018 | #149 | #254 | #187 | #79 | #111 |
| 2019 | #182 | #276 | #160 | #92 | #115 |
| 2020 | #216 | #263 | #157 | #105 | #114 |
| 2021 | #254 | #308 | #383 | #105 | #157 |
| 2022 | #280 | #341 | #404 | #107 | #146 |
| 2023 | #324 | #330 | #288 | #111 | #162 |
| 2024 | #336 | #305 | #438 | #109 | #159 |
| 2025 | #364 | #357 | #133 | #152 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kayla
Names Similar to Kayla
Nicknames for Kayla
- Kay
- Kayle
- Kaylie
- KK
- Layla
Famous People Named Kayla
| Kayla Harrison | American Olympic judoka |
| Kayla Itsines | Australian fitness trainer and author |
| Kayla Mueller | American humanitarian worker and activist |
| Kayla Tausche | American journalist and news anchor |
| Kayla McBride | American professional basketball player |
| Kayla Day | American professional tennis player |
| Kayla Collins | American model and actress |
| Kayla Williams | American Iraq War veteran and author |
| Kayla Ewell | American actress |
| Kayla Clarke | Jamaican Olympic swimmer |
| Kayla Hirt | American basketball player |
| Kayla Cullen | New Zealand netball player |
| Kayla Banwarth | American volleyball player |
| Kayla Bashore-Smedley | American field hockey player |
| Kayla Pedersen | American basketball player |
| Kayla DeShon | American singer and songwriter |
| Kayla Brianna Smith | American singer and actress |
| Kayla Ferrel | American reality TV personality |
| Kayla Barron | American NASA astronaut |
| Kayla Pospisil | American figure skater |
Characters Named Kayla
| Kayla Johnson | Character from the TV show "Days of Our Lives" |
| Kayla Brady | Character from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" |
| Kayla Silverfox | Character from the movie "X-Men Origins - Wolverine" |
| Kayla Woods | Character from the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Kayla Shepard | Commander Shepard's sister in the video game "Mass Effect" |
| Kayla Baker | Character from the movie "American Pie Presents - The Naked Mile" |
| Kayla Hart | Character from the TV show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" |
| Kayla Adams | Character from the movie "17 Again" |
| Kayla Reed | Character from the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Kayla Walsh | Character from the TV show "As the World Turns" |
| Kayla Anderson | Character from the movie "Dolphin Tale" |
| Kayla Carpenter | Character from the TV show "Neighbours" |
| Kayla Brooks | Character from the TV show "The Young and the Restless" |
| Kayla Huntington | Character from the movie "Billy Madison" |
| Kayla Blake | Character from the TV show "Port Charles" |
| Kayla Willis | Character from the TV show "Shortland Street" |
| Kayla Paulson | Character from the TV show "CSI - Miami" |
| Kayla Yancey | Character from the TV show "90210" |
| Kayla Silver | Character from the TV show "The Mentalist" |
| Kayla Pickett | Character from the TV show "The Originals" |