Tayla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAY-lah / /ˈteɪ.lə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: dew from God; English: variant of Taylor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tayla is often considered a modern variant of the name Taylor, which has English origins as an occupational surname meaning 'cutter of cloth.' In Hebrew, Tayla is associated with a spiritual meaning, referring to 'dew from God.' The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and Australia.
Trend Summary
Tayla has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Taila
- Taylah
International Variants
- Tayla (English)
Famous people named Tayla
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Fictional characters named Tayla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tayla was first seen in the United States in 1976. Tayla has ranked as high as #1099 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Rhode Island. In the past 5 years the name Tayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tayla (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 94 |
| 1991 | 126 |
| 1992 | 153 |
| 1993 | 156 |
| 1994 | 137 |
| 1995 | 187 |
| 1996 | 150 |
| 1997 | 189 |
| 1998 | 206 |
| 1999 | 194 |
| 2000 | 191 |
| 2001 | 179 |
| 2002 | 173 |
| 2003 | 166 |
| 2004 | 175 |
| 2005 | 202 |
| 2006 | 285 |
| 2007 | 197 |
| 2008 | 243 |
| 2009 | 212 |
| 2010 | 195 |
| 2011 | 182 |
| 2012 | 155 |
| 2013 | 127 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 123 |
| 2016 | 112 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 76 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 63 |