KaylaThe first thing you should know if you are considering Kayla for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Kayla is a girl name.
The name Kayla is of Arabic, Hebrew, Latin origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used in more than one countries and different languages of the world, especially Arabic speaking countries, English speaking countries, Hebrew speaking countries among others.
If you consider naming your baby Kayla we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
The meaning of Kayla has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Kayla are:
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The name Kayla is in the following categories: American Names, Arabic Names, Australian Names, British Names, Canadian Names, Cute Names, English Names, Hebrew Names, New Zealand Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Kayla. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Kayla, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Kayla displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Note: The data above is from the Social Security Administrator of United States, (more info here) from Social Security card applications for births in US for every name, from 1880 up to the present year. The gender associated with the name might be incorrect, as the data presents the record applications without being edited for errors. The name's popularity and ranking is announced annually, so the data for this year will not be available until next year. The more babies that are given a name, the higher popularity ranking the name receives. For names with the same popularity, the tie is solved by assigning popularity rank in alphabetical order. This means that if two or more names have the same popularity their rankings may differ significantly, as they are set in alphabetical order. If a name has less than five occurrences, the SSA excludes it from the provided data to protect privacy.
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August 23, 2021 @ 5:31 am
It’s pretty clear when the popularity of the name spiked in the late 80s and early 90s. The character Kayla of Days of our Lives, a soap opera, was important. And that’s when a lot of Kaylas were born!
June 7, 2021 @ 2:44 am
I use to hate my name because I was the only Kayla in the whole school and I felt left out. I wanted to be a Sarah or a Danielle. Then another Kayla started school with me less than a year older than me and I felt so happy that I wasn’t alone. I look on Facebook now and there are so many Kayla’s with not only my first but my last name HENRY 🙁
May 28, 2021 @ 8:36 pm
I’ve known this for a long time. (: we are great. & every one will tell you “if you meet a kayla you’re in for a wild ride 😂 lol we are soooo much fun & I Have a bad temperament But I am also a fire sign & passionate so that’s why, we are loyal & we protect everyone we love or care for before our selves. #Sag #Kaylas.
December 31, 2020 @ 7:34 am
I Kayla would love to say that the name Kayla needs to be respected I Kayla don’t know how it came for it to be not token seriously I don’t think my Father and my God would have given me his spirit for it to be token lightly and to be disrespected
September 12, 2020 @ 8:52 pm
Does anyone else have their name constantly mispronounced? In Canada everyone who sees it written calls me Kai-la. It’s very frustrating!! Since when did Kay sound like Kai??
August 6, 2020 @ 1:08 pm
I love the name Kayla so much. It has so many strong meanings. I am only doing a broad search cos am naming my little girl Kayla
July 9, 2020 @ 9:03 am
Hi, my middle name is Kayla, :), it’s lovely to see all of us Kayla’s
February 26, 2020 @ 11:48 am
My name is Kayla and now I know what it means too.
December 10, 2019 @ 10:23 am
It’s wonderful and the meanings amazing, let the name KAYLA live forever in JESUS name
May 22, 2019 @ 7:43 pm
I’m still pretty young. Back in elementary school, my name was pretty common. I was in a class with another Kayla. I though my mom just picked it. She didn’t even know the meaning. The name always stuck with her before I was even a thought. But she feels that the meaning couldn’t be more fitting. She believes the name was given to her by God because she didn’t even know the meaning, yet it is so fitting in her eyes. I love my name. 1 thing I never understood, however, was how my new teachers every year up until 5th grade would call me Kyla… There is is an A between the K and the Y people.
November 17, 2018 @ 11:55 am
I have been told that in India, Kayla (maybe not the same spelling) means banana! And also, being born in 1990 I grew up with several Kayla’s though have always been thankful my mother added the “H” at the end. Actually a lot of teachers called me simply “H” because there was so many Kayla’s! However, due to the lower case “h” a lot of people also thought my name was “kaylan” which was weird ,and have too been asked if this was short for Mikayla….my father’s name is Michael so maybe this is what sparked the interest in my name?
April 11, 2018 @ 9:12 pm
Everytime i turn around I meet someone named Kayla… I hate my name….
November 2, 2019 @ 9:26 am
MY name is Kayla too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2020 @ 1:15 pm
Are you serious? When I was in college there were 3 Kaylas, we all had the same 3 initials and the same psych class. The first day was real fun when the professor was like Kayla , Kayla, Kayla. Dont hate our name. It’s gorgeous and not nearly as popular as you think
October 16, 2020 @ 12:54 pm
Right my name is Kayla too
December 21, 2016 @ 7:15 pm
I am 61 and had gone all my life being the ONLY Kayla in school for 12 years. I had a teacher tell be I was misspelling my own name , it must be Karla. I didn’t need a last name, everyone knew me. In the 80’s it came to life thanks to a soap opera. Hated it as a child but now I miss being different. And yes I do think parents have gone crazy with it. Just like they did with Stefnie, Debbie, etc back then. Oh, by the way, I grew up with a cousin. .Gayla a year younger, same school. That was confusing. Fact is your nsme doesn’t identify who you are, you do. Enjoy!!!!
December 7, 2016 @ 5:53 pm
My name is Kayla as well. I get compliments on it all the time and think it works just fine for a child or an adult. Also I don’t know/haven’t met an overwhelming number of other girls named Kayla. Not nearly as over used as more traditional names.
December 4, 2016 @ 7:28 pm
I have wanted to change my name all my life, but after becoming an Aunt, and when the child cant say Aunt Kayla, it comes out Layla. So thats what everyone calls me now,
October 13, 2022 @ 7:16 am
I was born in 1965 and was the only Kayla for my entire school years so I really didn’t like the name when I was younger I very much appreciate it now. 😊
June 18, 2016 @ 9:09 pm
I love my name “who is like god”what more would I want also means wise child that cools
June 17, 2016 @ 12:00 am
The name Kayla is live and certain Kayla’s make the meaning of their name come alive … Like me #Kayla’sWorld
May 18, 2016 @ 5:08 am
To the Kayla that wrote, “the name is horribly overused” you need to understand that by saying that parents that name there children Kayla, that by saying that you are offending your own parents. So I’m sorry you don’t like your name but get the hell over it!!?
May 13, 2016 @ 9:17 pm
I don’t think it’s that strange, but I also grew up the only Kayla in any class
March 18, 2016 @ 11:22 am
I love my name! Its so awesome i will throw a party just to let everyone know my name is awesome. The origins of my name are mysterious. I am going to make up a song all about my name and write a book too! Chao
February 28, 2016 @ 9:18 am
I love my name! Its so unique. It may be very popular. But that’s a good thing. Thanks mom and dad for my name. Thank you website for this information about my name.
December 28, 2015 @ 6:27 pm
This name is horribly overused. Can’t wait to change my name. Sick of sharing it with 3 other girls in every class. Parents need to consider their kids when choosing a name, seriously. This name is goofy on an adult.
February 19, 2016 @ 10:11 pm
How is a name “goofy” on a person? Its a perfectly fine name. AND it’s just that: a name. That’s like saying these pants look goofy on me or this hat makes my shoulders look broad??!? It’s just a name. Don’t give it so much power, silly. That would be goofy.
December 5, 2016 @ 9:29 am
im the only kayla in my school of 1500 people so idk what youre talking about….
January 9, 2017 @ 3:14 pm
I’m with you on that, another Kayla here. I’ve always had to correct people because they think I’m “Kylie” or “Mikayla.” On top of that, I’ve shared this name in a class with two other girls plus two “Mikaylas” and a “Caleb.” Add the Kaylee, Kaylyn, Layla, Ayla, and Shaylas I know too. Let this name die, JESUS.
October 27, 2015 @ 1:02 am
This is actually really cool! Now I know everything about my name ?