Kayla
boy nameKayla entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #1576 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1983–2025
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rank today
#1576
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #3203 |
| 1990s | #3188 |
| 2000s | #5546 |
| 2010s | #11009 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Kayla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kayla alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kayla in 2025?
- Kayla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kayla most popular?
- Kayla peaked in 1988, reaching #1576 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kayla with classmates?
- Kayla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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