Kayla Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Kayla can also be a diminutive form of Michaela, the feminine version of Michael​.

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A Deep Dive

Kayla Overview

Meaning

Crown of laurel, who is like God, beloved

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Irish, Greek

Etymology

Derives from the Hebrew name Kelila, the Irish name Caolfhionn, and has Greek roots signifying “beloved.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪlə/

Popularity

Kayla is popular in various countries, particularly in the USA, Canada, and the UK. The name ranked #324 in the USA in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Cool, Unique, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Friendly, creative, energetic, kind
A Deep Dive

Kayla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kaylah, Kaila, Kaela, Keyla, Cayla, Kyla, Kaley, Kaylee, Kayleigh, Kailey

Common Nicknames

Kay-Kay, Kayles, Lala, Kayla Bear, KayKay, Kayls, Kaye, Kayzie, Kaylie, Kayle, Kaylo, Kale, Kaylee

Diminutives

Kay, Kali, Kiki, Ky, Lala, KK, Kae, Kala

Famous People

  • Kayla Harrison
    (American Martial Artist)
  • Kayla Itsines
    (Australian Fitness Trainer)
  • Kayla Ewell
    (American Actress)
  • Kayla McBride
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Kayla Pedersen
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kayla Brady
    ("Days of Our Lives," TV Series)
  • Kayla Huntington Scavo
    ("Desperate Housewives," TV Series)
  • Kayla Pospisil
    ("Bombshell," Film)
  • Kayla Vance
    ("NCIS: Los Angeles," TV Series)
  • Kayla Morgan
    ("Cloud 9," Film)

Places

  • Kayla Village
    (Haryana, India)

What Is the Meaning of Kayla?

The name Kayla has several meanings. In Hebrew, it means “crown of laurels,” symbolizing honor and victory. In Greek, it translates to “beloved,” highlighting affection and endearment. Additionally, Kayla is sometimes connected to the phrase “who is like God,” reflecting its use as a variation of Michaela.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kayla?

Kayla originates from multiple cultural backgrounds. It derives from the Hebrew name Kelila. In Irish, it is linked to the name Caolfhionn. The name also has Greek roots, where it signifies “beloved.”

Kayla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kayla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2542021#2782022#3242023
Top 3 Rankings#111995#111996#121991

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kayla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023324
(-46 from 2022)
951
(-180 from 2022)
0.05437
2022278
(-24 from 2021)
1131
(-83 from 2021)
0.06308
2021254
(-38 from 2020)
1214
(-122 from 2020)
0.06776
2020216
(-34 from 2019)
1336
(-276 from 2019)
0.07558
2019182
(-33 from 2018)
1612
(-277 from 2018)
0.08785
2018149
(-11 from 2017)
1889
(-237 from 2017)
0.10158
2017138
(-9 from 2016)
2126
(-343 from 2016)
0.11254
2016129
(-14 from 2015)
2469
(-271 from 2015)
0.12754
2015115
(-14 from 2014)
2740
(-272 from 2014)
0.14045
2014101
(-5 from 2013)
3012
(-247 from 2013)
0.15396
201396
(-27 from 2012)
3259
(-517 from 2012)
0.16906
201269
(-10 from 2011)
3776
(-560 from 2011)
0.19469
201159
(-10 from 2010)
4336
(-723 from 2010)
0.22377
201049
(-14 from 2009)
5059
(-788 from 2009)
0.25802
200935
(-7 from 2008)
5847
(-987 from 2008)
0.28873
200828
(-2 from 2007)
6834
(-748 from 2007)
0.32810
200726
No change from 2006
7582
(-644 from 2006)
0.35823
200626
(-1 from 2005)
8226
(-394 from 2005)
0.39349
200525
(-7 from 2004)
8620
(-1153 from 2004)
0.42472
200418
(-2 from 2003)
9773
(-1183 from 2003)
0.48434
200316
(+3 from 2002)
10956
(-354 from 2002)
0.54604
200219
(-2 from 2001)
11310
(-582 from 2001)
0.57265
200117
(-4 from 2000)
11892
(-1421 from 2000)
0.60032
200013
No change from 1999
13313
(+21 from 1999)
0.66707
199913
(-1 from 1998)
13292
(-130 from 1998)
0.68276
199812
No change from 1997
13422
(-463 from 1997)
0.69239
199712
(-1 from 1996)
13885
(-1384 from 1996)
0.72725
199611
No change from 1995
15269
(-818 from 1995)
0.79641
199511
(+1 from 1994)
16087
(+203 from 1994)
0.83719
199412
(+4 from 1993)
15884
(+432 from 1993)
0.81482
199316
(-3 from 1992)
15452
(-1065 from 1992)
0.78376
199213
(-1 from 1991)
16517
(-2028 from 1991)
0.82392
199112
(+2 from 1990)
18545
(+1008 from 1990)
0.91201
199014
(+6 from 1989)
17537
(+2633 from 1989)
0.85363
198920
No change from 1988
14904
(+1473 from 1988)
0.74812
198820
(+7 from 1987)
13431
(+2853 from 1987)
0.69840
198727
(+37 from 1986)
10578
(+5921 from 1986)
0.56440
198664
(+45 from 1985)
4657
(+2049 from 1985)
0.25234
1985109
(-9 from 1984)
2608
(-72 from 1984)
0.14125
1984100
(-19 from 1983)
2680
(-848 from 1983)
0.14862
198381
(+52 from 1982)
3528
(+1252 from 1982)
0.19713
1982133
(+449 from 1981)
2276
(+1959 from 1981)
0.12545
1981582
(+9 from 1980)
317
(+4 from 1980)
0.01772
1980591
(+82 from 1979)
313
(+57 from 1979)
0.01758
1979673
(-3 from 1978)
256
(+19 from 1978)
0.01486
1978670
(+22 from 1977)
237
(+11 from 1977)
0.01442
1977692
(+31 from 1976)
226
(+24 from 1976)
0.01374
1976723
(+42 from 1975)
202
(+17 from 1975)
0.01285
1975765
(+5 from 1974)
185
(+5 from 1974)
0.01185
1974770
(+92 from 1973)
180
(+31 from 1973)
0.01149
1973862
(-98 from 1972)
149
(-33 from 1972)
0.00959
1972764
(+61 from 1971)
182
(+14 from 1971)
0.01129
1971825
(+27 from 1970)
168
(+10 from 1970)
0.00959
1970852
(-124 from 1969)
158
(-34 from 1969)
0.00863
1969728
(+140 from 1968)
192
(+53 from 1968)
0.01089
1968868
(+8 from 1967)
139
(+4 from 1967)
0.00813
1967876
(-46 from 1966)
135
(-9 from 1966)
0.00786
1966830
(-11 from 1965)
144
(-3 from 1965)
0.00820
1965819
(+2 from 1964)
147
(-16 from 1964)
0.00804
1964821
(+16 from 1963)
163
(+7 from 1963)
0.00833
1963837
(-24 from 1962)
156
(-10 from 1962)
0.00785
1962813
(+192 from 1961)
166
(+50 from 1961)
0.00819
19611005
(-71 from 1960)
116
(-14 from 1960)
0.00558
1960934
(+48 from 1959)
130
(+14 from 1959)
0.00625
1959982
(+47 from 1958)
116
(+13 from 1958)
0.00558
19581029
(+12 from 1957)
103
(+2 from 1957)
0.00499
19571041
(+209 from 1956)
101
(+32 from 1956)
0.00481
19561250
(-21 from 1955)
69
(+2 from 1955)
0.00335
19551229
(+49 from 1954)
67
(+7 from 1954)
0.00334
19541278
(+111 from 1953)
60
(+11 from 1953)
0.00301
19531389
(+31 from 1952)
49
(+2 from 1952)
0.00254
19521420
(-117 from 1951)
47
(-4 from 1951)
0.00247
19511303
(+221 from 1950)
51
(+14 from 1950)
0.00276
19501524
(+443 from 1949)
37
(+13 from 1949)
0.00210
19491967
(-259 from 1948)
24
(-6 from 1948)
0.00137
19481708
(+822 from 1947)
30
(+14 from 1947)
0.00172
19472530
(-611 from 1946)
16
(-7 from 1946)
0.00088
19461919
(+823 from 1945)
23
(+12 from 1945)
0.00143
19452742
(-455 from 1944)
11
(-4 from 1944)
0.00082
19442287
(+408 from 1943)
15
(+3 from 1943)
0.00110
19432695
(-158 from 1942)
12
(-1 from 1942)
0.00084
19422537
(+131 from 1941)
13
(+2 from 1941)
0.00093
19412668
(+1195 from 1940)
11
(+5 from 1940)
0.00088
19403863
(-941 from 1939)
6
(-3 from 1939)
0.00051
19392922
(+18 from 1938)
9
No change from 1938
0.00079
19382940
(+860 from 1937)
9
(+3 from 1937)
0.00079
19373800
(+404 from 1935)
6
(+1 from 1935)
0.00054
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19354204
(-451 from 1933)
5
(-1 from 1933)
0.00046
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333753
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00057
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
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0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kayla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1422021#1542022#2062023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2492021#2612022#3612023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1322021#1322022#1362023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1962021#2072022#3062023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2002021#3572022#2632023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4392021#3802022#4462023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2402021#1672022#3202023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3392021#3602022#3512023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4262021#3582022#5452023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4592021#5932022#4842023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1062021#1172022#1402023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5042021#6782022#4932023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2622021#3122022#3252023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5662021#4172022#3312023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2072021#3572022#3152023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3642021#6132022#4022023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5532021#5832022#6852023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4222020#4612021#5352022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1592021#2152022#1422023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3412021#5782022#5732023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5382020#3272021#4952022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7852021#8082022#5872023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4242021#2662022#3322023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6442021#5272022#8642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6592021#5402022#2732023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3942020#4552021#4962022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3072020#5102021#5052022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4482021#6722022#5052023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6032021#3772022#4282023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3702021#2912022#3322023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2022021#2032022#2572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5272020#5452021#6292022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4622021#3642022#4662023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2012011#3052012#3862013

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2502020#4342021#5012022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3642021#1792022#3422023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2962018#4522020#3312022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2122017#2762018#2662019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1362011#1532012#1312015

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1462013#2532014#1702018

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1112021#1602022#1972023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1752017#3222018#4072020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1292008#2502014#2502015

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2382016#1972019#2462021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1612010#1912011#2472014

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#972008#682009#2422014

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2102019#1892021#2022022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1602019#1552021#1142022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#602012#1722013#1762014

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#302006#1082009#1162013

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#902009#1202010#882011

Popularity Rankings for Kayla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#92008#232009#252019

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#592010#952011#832012

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#932020#1022021#862022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1032021#1052022#1112023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1142021#1862022#2102023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3332020#2672021#1982022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2372021#2432022#2092023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2092017#2552018#2102019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2232021#2132022#3582023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3862021#4062022#2882023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4022022#2912023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3292019#2962020#3652021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2962020#4652022#3862023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3522021#4122022#3432023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kayla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kayla is traditionally a feminine name. While it can be a nickname for the boy’s name Michael, it is overwhelmingly used for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kayla

Kayla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kayla Harrison (Martial Artist, born 1990): An American judoka and mixed martial artist, she won gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and remains undefeated in her professional MMA career.
  • Kayla Itsines (Fitness Trainer, born 1991): An influential Australian fitness trainer and entrepreneur known for her workout programs and the successful Sweat app.
  • Kayla Ewell (Actress, born 1985): An American actress famous for her roles in "The Vampire Diaries," "Freaks and Geeks," and "Entourage."
  • Kayla McBride (Basketball Player, born 1992): An American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA, previously playing for the Las Vegas Aces and San Antonio Stars.
  • Kayla Pedersen (Basketball Player, born 1989): A former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Tulsa Shock and the San Antonio Stars.
  • Kayla Maisonet (Actress, born 1999): A Latina actress who gained fame for her roles on the Disney Channel, known for her breakout success in 2019.
  • Kayla Brady ("Days of Our Lives," 1982 TV Series): A character known for her long-running role in the popular soap opera.
  • Kayla Huntington Scavo ("Desperate Housewives," 2004 TV Series): A character involved in various dramatic storylines in the series.
  • Kayla Pospisil ("Bombshell," 2019 Film): A character in the film based on the real-life Fox News sexual harassment scandal.
  • Kayla Vance ("NCIS: Los Angeles," 2009 TV Series): A character connected to Director Leon Vance, adding depth to the series.
  • Kayla Morgan ("Cloud 9," 2014 Film): A character in the Disney Channel movie about competitive snowboarding.
  • Kayla ("Tom and Jerry," 2021 Film): A character in the live-action/animated film where she navigates the antics of Tom and Jerry.
  • Kayla ("The Kayla Chronicles," 2007 Book): The main character in Sherri Winston's book about a young girl's journey through activism and self-discovery.
  • Kayla Knowles ("The Trials of Apollo," 2016 Book Series): A character from Rick Riordan’s series who is a daughter of Apollo.
  • Kayla Village (Haryana, India): A large village in the Bhiwani tehsil of Bhiwani district, Haryana, India.

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