Cayla Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-lah / ˈkeɪ.lə

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: crown; Irish: slender

Historical & Cultural Background

Cayla is a name that has gained popularity in various cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the meaning of 'crown' or 'laurel,' symbolizing victory and honor. The Irish variant relates to the word for 'slender,' reflecting a different cultural significance. The name has been used in various forms across different regions, contributing to its appeal.

Trend Summary

Cayla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

KayleeKylaMilaAylaSelahJailaRayaZayla

Variants

  • Kayla
  • Kaila

International Variants

  • Caila (Scottish)
  • Kaila (Hawaiian)

Famous people named Cayla

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Fictional characters named Cayla

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Sibling Suggestions

LaylaMayaNinaZaraTalia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cayla was first seen in the United States in 1956. Cayla has ranked as high as #848 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Cayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cayla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
55%
CA 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19567
19615
19635
19665
19676
19695
19706
19716
19725
19748
197512
19767
19776
19789
197915
198010
198112
198271
198393
198475
198588
1986146
1987290
1988324
1989377
1990431
1991463
1992410
1993433
1994400
1995456
1996438
1997420
1998439
1999469
2000425
2001421
2002385
2003351
2004331
2005306
2006300
2007234
2008256
2009283
2010220
2011195
2012213
2013163
2014157
2015120
201699
201769
201876
201953
202053
202134
202240
202347
202438