Kayla is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #332 in 2024 with 130 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 604 births ranking #98. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 170.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,985 girls born was named Kayla. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.