Kayla is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4394 in 2005 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 40 births ranking #2672. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 99,857 boys born was named Kayla. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kayla is a modern favourite with a bright, easy sound. Its exact origin is not fully settled, so it is best treated as a modern name with more than one likely influence.
Kayla rose sharply in late twentieth-century English-speaking use and became especially popular in the United States. Its success reflects the appeal of short, vowel-rich names with a contemporary feel.