Kayla
5 countries#364 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kayla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
347,144 births recorded 1933–2025 · currently #364 · peaked in 1991 with 18,580 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,981 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #238 · peaked in 2011 with 903 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,180 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #365 · peaked in 2011 with 604 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,267 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #180 · peaked in 2022 with 333 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, La Réunion, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,215 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2011 with 234 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
586 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2011 with 65 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kayla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #26 | — |
| 2007 | #26 | — |
| 2008 | #28 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #35 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #49 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #59 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #69 | ↓10 |
| 2013 | #96 | ↓27 |
| 2014 | #101 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #115 | ↓14 |
| 2016 | #129 | ↓14 |
| 2017 | #138 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #149 | ↓11 |
| 2019 | #182 | ↓33 |
| 2020 | #215 | ↓33 |
| 2021 | #254 | ↓39 |
| 2022 | #279 | ↓25 |
| 2023 | #324 | ↓45 |
| 2024 | #336 | ↓12 |
| 2025 | #364 | ↓28 |
Frequently asked questions about Kayla
Is Kayla a popular name?
Yes — Kayla currently ranks #364 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kayla more common for boys or girls?
Kayla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kayla most popular?
Kayla peaked in 1991 in United States, with 18,580 recorded births that year.
Is Kayla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kayla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3753 in 1933 to #364 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kayla?
At least 359,392 babies have been recorded with the name Kayla across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kayla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kayla appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kayla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kayla include Briella, Helena, Matilda, Adriana.
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