Akayla
Every Akayla since 1990 — 1,375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akayla
Akayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,981 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,375 American babies have been named Akayla. Its peak came in 2007, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #11,981 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,583 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,223 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,563 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,645 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,570 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,462 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,829 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,670 |
| 2015 | 27 | #4,987 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,355 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,920 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,420 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,175 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,938 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,397 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,397 |
| 2007 | 105 | #1,957 |
| 2006 | 104 | #1,933 |
| 2005 | 82 | #2,225 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,447 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2,523 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,890 |
| 2001 | 64 | #2,438 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,021 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,351 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,874 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akayla in 2025?
Akayla ranked #11,981 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akayla?
1,375 babies have been named Akayla in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akayla most popular?
Akayla peaked in 2007, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Akayla a boy or girl name?
Akayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akayla rising or falling?
Akayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.