Dakayla
Every Dakayla since 1995 — 501 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dakayla
Dakayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,603 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 501 American babies have been named Dakayla. Its peak came in 2006, when 36 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 Dakayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dakayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,603 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,998 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,104 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,754 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,254 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,542 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,092 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,637 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,069 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,060 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,167 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,784 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,769 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,253 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,614 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,132 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,088 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,862 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,967 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,701 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,498 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,593 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,763 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,772 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dakayla in 2025?
Dakayla ranked #13,603 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dakayla?
501 babies have been named Dakayla in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dakayla most popular?
Dakayla peaked in 2006, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Dakayla a boy or girl name?
Dakayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dakayla rising or falling?
Dakayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.