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Kayla Girl

Popularity: #308 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-lah / /ˈkeɪ.lə/

Hebrew; Irish; English

Meaning

Hebrew: crown of laurels; Irish: slender; English: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kayla has multiple origins, with Hebrew roots meaning 'crown of laurels.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. The name is often associated with a modern, youthful image, contributing to its appeal. Kayla has been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting a blend of influences.

Trend Summary

Kayla experienced significant popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kaela
  • Kaylah

International Variants

  • Caela (Irish)
  • Kaila (Hawaiian)
  • Keila (Spanish)

Famous people named Kayla

Kayla Harrison is an American judoka and mixed martial artist, known for winning Olympic gold medals.

Kayla Itsines is an Australian personal trainer and entrepreneur, recognized for her fitness programs.

Kayla McBride is an American professional basketball player, known for her achievements in the WNBA.

Kayla Ewell is an American actress, known for her role in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries.'.

Fictional characters named Kayla

Kayla is a character in the television series 'The Young and the Restless,' known for her complex relationships.

Kayla is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' serving as a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kayla was first seen in the United States in 1933. Kayla has ranked as high as #36 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kayla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 174
20%
TX 96
11%
NY 80
9%
FL 72
8%
NJ 51
6%
PA 35
4%
IL 35
4%
MA 32
4%
OH 31
4%
MD 29
3%
IN 22
3%
VA 20
2%
GA 19
2%
NC 19
2%
WI 15
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19336
19355
19376
19389
19399
19406
194111
194213
194312
194415
194511
194623
194716
194830
194924
195037
195151
195247
195349
195460
195567
195669
1957101
1958103
1959116
1960130
1961116
1962166
1963156
1964163
1965147
1966144
1967135
1968139
1969192
1970158
1971168
1972182
1973149
1974180
1975185
1976202
1977226
1978237
1979256
1980314
1981317
19822,276
19833,527
19842,681
19852,608
19864,657
198710,579
198813,432
198914,904
199017,538
199118,545
199216,517
199315,452
199415,885
199516,087
199615,269
199713,885
199813,422
199913,292
200013,313
200111,892
200211,310
200310,957
20049,773
20058,620
20068,226
20077,583
20086,835
20095,847
20105,060
20114,336
20123,776
20133,260
20143,012
20152,740
20162,470
20172,127
20181,890
20191,612
20201,339
20211,216
20221,132
2023952
2024931