Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kayla.
National Rank (2025)
#364
All-Time Peak Rank
#11 (1995)
Total U.S. Births
346,570
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Kayla Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Kayla
According to SSA data, Kayla achieved its highest historical rank of #11 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1991 with 18,545 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 69.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 89 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kayla scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-69.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record18,545Births in 1991
Years in Top 100
30yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
89Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:35
1940s:161
1950s:700
1960s:1,488
1970s:1,942
1980s:55,291
1990s:155,893
2000s:94,356
2010s:30,289
2020s:6,415
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKa-ya
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
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